Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Caramel apple pie bars are a delicious dessert that is a flaky crust, sliced apples, a crumble top and a sweet drizzle of caramel sauce on top. The ultimate apple dessert that is going to impress your family and friends.
Servings 9 servings
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Apple Filling
- 4 medium apples sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
Crumb Topping
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- For the crust, in a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter, light brown sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add the flour. Stir until well combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes and then remove from the oven.
- Make the apple filling. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, vanilla, cinnamon, light brown sugar, and flour. Stir until all of the apple slices are evenly coated.
- For the crumble topping, in a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar. Add the flour and salt. Mix with a fork until crumbly. Set aside.
- Layer the apples on top of the warm crust. Press them down to layer them tightly. Top with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20-30 minutes at room temperature. Then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight. Cut into 9 bars and drizzle each bar with caramel topping.