Description
Indulge in these delicious Caramel Apple Crumb Bars, featuring a buttery crumb crust layered with sweet apples and rich caramel. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust and Crumb Topping:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Apple Filling:
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples (mix of sweet and tart)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the Caramel:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly, reserving 1 cup for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In another bowl, combine diced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and cornstarch. Toss to coat the apples evenly.
- Assemble: Spread the apple mixture over the crust and drizzle with caramel sauce. Sprinkle the reserved crumb topping over everything.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let it cool in the pan for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider making your own caramel sauce.
- Allowing the bars to cool completely before slicing helps achieve clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg