Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
Combining brown sugar, oats, tart apples, and luscious salted caramel, these crisp bars capture classic autumn flavors. Excellent for fall gatherings or Halloween, they’re one to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Crust and Topping
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling and Assembly
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1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
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Salt, for sprinkling (optional)
# How to Make It:
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In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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Pour the melted unsalted butter over the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture forms coarse, crumbly clumps.
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Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the base of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan to form a crust. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and, if desired, sprinkle lightly with salt for contrast.
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Spread the remaining crumb mixture over the caramel layer, pressing gently.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
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Allow bars to cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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A blend of tart and sweet apples brings complexity. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an elevated finish.
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Enhance the flavor with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before baking, or experiment with apple varieties for depth.