Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars: Indulgent Treat for Cozy Nights
Enjoy the delightful combination of apples and salted caramel in these indulgent pie bars, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with cinnamon, then spread them over the crust.
- Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce over the apples.
- Take the remaining dough and crumble it over the apple layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool, cut into bars, and drizzle with remaining caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm for a gooey experience.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg