Description
These Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars deliver all the cozy, nostalgic flavor of traditional apple pie with the convenience of bars. A buttery crust, warmly spiced apple filling, and a rich salted caramel drizzle make this the ultimate fall dessert or holiday treat!
Ingredients
For the crust:
-
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-
1/2 cup granulated sugar
-
1/4 tsp salt
-
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
-
1 egg yolk
-
1-2 tbsp cold water
For the apple filling:
-
4 large apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
-
1/4 cup granulated sugar
-
1 tbsp brown sugar
-
1 tsp cinnamon
-
1/2 tsp nutmeg
-
1 tbsp cornstarch
-
1 tbsp lemon juice
For the salted caramel topping:
-
1/2 cup unsalted butter
-
1/2 cup brown sugar
-
1/4 cup heavy cream
-
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-
1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
-
Prepare the crust:
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
-
Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
-
Add egg yolk and water, mix until dough forms.
-
Press dough into the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool slightly.
-
-
Make the apple filling:
-
In a bowl, toss apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
-
-
Assemble and bake the bars:
-
Spread apple filling over the crust.
-
Bake for 30–35 minutes until apples are tender.
-
-
Make the salted caramel topping:
-
Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar and cream, simmer 3–4 minutes.
-
Stir in vanilla and sea salt.
-
-
Finish and serve:
-
Pour caramel over warm apple bars. Let cool completely, then slice and serve.
-
Notes
-
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best results.
-
Make caramel ahead and store in fridge for easier prep.
-
Bars store well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
