Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 egg, beaten
– For the Apple Filling:
– 4 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– For the Salted Caramel:
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 6 tablespoons butter
– ½ cup heavy cream
– ½ teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your delicious Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars:
1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and beaten egg. Combine both mixtures until a dough forms.
2. Press the Crust in Pan: Press the dough mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan evenly. Use a spatula to smooth it down.
3. Make the Apple Filling: In another bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Make sure the apples are well coated.
4. Add Apple Filling: Spread the apple mixture evenly over the prepared crust in the baking pan.
5. Prepare for Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is lightly golden.
6. Make the Salted Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color. Then, add butter, whisking until melted. Carefully pour in heavy cream and salt, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
7. Drizzle Caramel: Once the bars have baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the salted caramel generously over the top.
8. Cool Completely: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
9. Serve: Once cooled, slice the bars into squares and enjoy!
Following these simple instructions will guide you towards creating mouth-watering Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars that are bound to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 3g