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Caramel Apple Crisp Bars

Miriam Don-Baadom
Learn how to make the Addictive Caramel Apple Crisp Bars. These are delicious and delicious dessert bars featuring a buttery oat crumble crust, tender apple filling, and gooey caramel layer – perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 217 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Crumble:

  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cubed

For the Apple Filling:

  • 4 large apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Caramel Layer:

  • 1 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
  • Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
  • Spread the apple filling over the crust in an even layer, then drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples.
  • Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the apples and caramel, pressing down gently to adhere.
  • Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

  1. For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, for the filling.
  2. If you prefer a thicker caramel layer, use additional caramel sauce or drizzle extra over the bars after baking.
  3. These bars are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
  4. Store any leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.