Description
Caramel Crumble Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances a buttery shortbread crust, sweet apple filling, crunchy crumble topping, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in, these bars offer a taste of autumn with every bite. Their inviting aroma and rich flavors will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and even easier to share, this recipe is perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup store-bought caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the shortbread crust, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour and salt, then press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a bowl, toss diced apples with granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice for the apple filling.
- For the crumble topping, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until you achieve coarse crumbs.
- Spread the apple filling over the crust and sprinkle with crumble topping. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before drizzling with warmed caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg