Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Recipe

These Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving desserts and fall baking recipes. With layers of sweet apples, a buttery crumble topping, and a drizzle of salted caramel, they make for a perfect sweet treat during the autumn season.

This recipe combines the comforting flavors of fall snacks and sweet dishes recipes, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Enjoy these bars as a baked dessert or a fun baking project with family.

Delicious Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Salted caramel apple crumble bars drizzled with caramel, displayed on a wooden board with autumn leaves.

These bars feature a buttery crust, a spiced apple filling, and a crunchy crumble topping, all finished with a rich salted caramel drizzle. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 people, making it a great option for sharing.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup salted caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Press the Crust: Reserve 1 cup of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even crust.
Make the Filling: In another bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and 1/4 cup of salted caramel sauce. Spread the apple mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
Add the Topping: Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture evenly over the apples. If using, sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Cool and Drizzle: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Drizzle with additional salted caramel sauce before slicing into bars.