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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
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If you’re in the mood for a delightful dessert that embodies the essence of fall, look no further than these Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars. These bars offer all the warm, comforting flavors of traditional apple pie without the hassle of a crust. Picture tender spiced apples layered between buttery oat crumble and topped with a luscious salted caramel drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these bars are easy to prepare and can be made ahead for 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
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 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 whole rolled oats
  • 1 and 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 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 your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and spices. Set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large bowl and mix in remaining crust ingredients until combined.
  4. Reserve 2 cups of crust mixture, press the rest into the prepared pan, then layer with apple filling and top with reserved crust mixture.
  5. Bake for 38 to 45 minutes until golden brown and tender.
  6. While baking, prepare salted caramel sauce by melting sugar until golden before adding butter and cream.
  7. Cool bars for at least 1-2 hours before slicing; drizzle with caramel before serving.

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