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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars, a simple yet scrumptious twist on the classic apple pie. These bars feature a buttery oat crumble crust filled with tender spiced apples and finished with a rich salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy nights at home, they embody warmth and comfort in every bite. Easy to prepare and great for sharing, these bars are sure to impress your guests while making your dessert table shine. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and salty with this irresistible treat that combines nostalgic flavors with modern convenience.

Ingredients

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  • 5 medium apples, sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 3/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 and 1/2 cups salted butter, melted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 and 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp salted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and salt.
  3. Melt salted butter in a large bowl and mix in flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  4. Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan as the crust and top with seasoned apples.
  5. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over the apples.
  6. Bake for 38 to 45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
  7. For salted caramel sauce: melt sugar until golden brown; add cubed butter and cream and stir until smooth.
  8. Cool bars before slicing; drizzle with salted caramel before serving.

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