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A close-up of caramel apple bars arranged on a rustic wooden platter, showcasing golden-brown crust, drizzled caramel sauce, slices of fresh red and green apples, and a sprinkle of sea salt crystals, styled with autumn leaves for a festive fall ambiance.

Fall-Inspired Salted Caramel Apple Bars

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A decadent fall dessert featuring layers of crispy crust, spiced apple filling, and a salted caramel topping, perfect for seasonal gatherings.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3 large apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix flour, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly to form crust. Press into a baking pan.
  3. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over crust.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes until apples are tender.
  6. Warm salted caramel sauce and drizzle over warm bars.
  7. Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor.
  • Adjust caramel drizzle to desired sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Bake and Assemble
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg