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Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars: 1 Amazing Recipe

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
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Enjoy the classic flavors of apple pie in an easy-to-eat bar form. These bars feature a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a sweet salted caramel drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Apple Filling:
  • 4 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 4 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • For the Salted Caramel Drizzle:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set the remaining dough aside.
  5. Make the apple filling: In a separate large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
  6. Pour the apple filling over the crust in the baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  7. Crumble the reserved dough over the apple filling.
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly.
  9. While the bars are baking, make the salted caramel drizzle: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  10. Stop stirring and let the syrup simmer until it turns an amber color.
  11. Carefully whisk in the heavy cream and butter. The mixture will bubble up. Continue whisking until smooth.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let the caramel cool slightly.
  13. Once the bars are out of the oven, drizzle the salted caramel over the top while they are still warm.
  14. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of cardamom to the apple filling.
  • If you don’t have lemon juice, a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar will also work.
  • Ensure your butter is very cold for a flaky crust.
  • Let the bars cool completely for clean cuts.

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