Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 lbthinly sliced apples
about 2 large apples
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbspflour
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- ½ tspcinnamon
- ¼ tspnutmeg
- salt
- ¾ csalted butter
- ¾ cbrown sugar
- 1 tspvanilla
- ¾ tspsalt
- ½ tspbaking soda
- ¼ tspcinnamon
- 1 call-purpose flour
- 1 cold fashioned oats
- 3 ozcaramel
kraft bits, homemade or from the jar
- 1 tbspheavy whipping cream
use this if melting caramels vs. jarred
- flaked sea salt for topping
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 8x8 pan with cooking spray, and line with parchment.
- 2
Peel and slice apples into very thin pieces. In a small bowl add apple slices, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add salt, baking soda, flour and oats, mixing until combined.
- 5
Press half the dough onto the bottom of the 8x8 pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
- 6
While bars bake, melt caramel and cream together in the microwave, if using caramel sauce you don't need to add cream. Cook in 30 second increments, stirring in between until mixed and melted.
- 7
Top the baked, warm bottom layer of the bars with apple slices, followed by warm caramel sauce.
- 8
Place dollops of remaining dough on top, don’t worry about it spreading evenly over the top.
- 9
Bake an additional 28-33 minutes, or until the edges are a golden brown and the caramel is bubbling. Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaked salt.
- 10
Allow to cool completely. Serve room temperature, or cold from the fridge with an extra drizzle of caramel sauce.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that delivers all the cozy comfort of apple pie with the irresistible chew of an oat bar and the lusciousness of salted caramel? These Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are your answer, offering a delightful twist on a classic that's both easy to make and utterly delicious.
What sets these apple pie bars apart is their masterful combination of textures and flavors. You'll find a wonderfully chewy oat bar base, a generous layer of caramel apple pie filling, and a delicate oat crumb topping that brings it all together. This thoughtful construction ensures every bite delivers a symphony of sweet, salty, and tart notes, perfectly balanced with warm spices.
Prepare for a dessert experience that is both indulgent and comforting. The filling is delightfully gooey, featuring tender, tart apples steeped in rich caramel and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This contrasts beautifully with the substantial, chewy oat base and the crumbly, buttery topping. The sprinkle of flaked sea salt on top elevates every forkful, bringing out the depth of the caramel and brightening the apple's flavor.
These bars are incredibly versatile. While they shine with the specified caramel, feel free to use Kraft bits, homemade caramel, or a good quality jarred caramel for the filling—just remember the heavy whipping cream if you're melting solid caramels. You can also experiment with different tart apple varieties to find your favorite balance. The robust flavors ensure that this dessert will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Serve these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars as a decadent after-dinner treat or a comforting afternoon pick-me-up. They're perfect for sharing at gatherings or simply enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or tea.