Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars! Bursting with tender, spiced apples nestled beneath a crunchy oat topping, each bite is drizzled with rich salted caramel for an irresistible treat. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this easy recipe captures all the charm of traditional apple pie without the hassle of making a crust. Make them ahead of time and watch as they become a family favorite, inviting everyone to indulge in the warm, comforting taste of autumn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium apples, sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 cups salted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
- pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and spices. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with remaining crust ingredients until combined.
- Press most of the mixture into the prepared pan as a base; layer spiced apples on top.
- Sprinkle reserved crust mixture over apples and bake for 38 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare salted caramel sauce while bars bake.
- Once cooled, slice bars and drizzle with caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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