Description
These decadent salted caramel apple pie bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a buttery, crisp shortbread base with a tender, cinnamon-spiked apple filling. Topped with a crunchy oat streusel and finished with a luscious drizzle of salted caramel, these bars offer all the warmth of a classic apple pie in an easy-to-share, portable format. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy evening treat, they are an approachable alternative to traditional pie that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
2 tablespoons cold butter (for streusel)
1/4 cup prepared salted caramel sauce (alcohol-free)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
Cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/4 cup sugar, then mix in 1 1/4 cups flour to form a dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, toss the apple slices with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Layer the apple slices evenly over the partially baked crust.
Combine oats, 1/4 cup flour, and 2 tablespoons cold butter using a fork until crumbly, then sprinkle over the apples.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
Allow to cool completely before drizzling with salted caramel sauce and slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure apples are sliced to a uniform thickness so they bake evenly. The bars must cool fully before slicing to ensure the layered structure sets properly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg