Salted Caramel Apple Bars (Print-Friendly Version)
Enjoy a fall favorite with salted caramel, apple, and oats creating a sweet and crunchy bar. Perfect for autumn afternoons, this one’s a keeper for your dessert ideas.
# 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 fine salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
# How to Make It:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
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Pour melted unsalted butter over the dry mixture and stir until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
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Transfer two-thirds of the crumb mixture into a 9 by 13 inch baking pan, pressing firmly to form an even layer for the base.
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Drizzle salted caramel sauce evenly over the crust layer.
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Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the caramel layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars for serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for a balanced flavor, and consider a sprinkle of sea salt on top for added complexity.
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For a decadent finish, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.