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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars: Blissful 20-min Bake

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
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Enjoy the comforting flavors of apple pie in an easy-to-eat bar form. These Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are perfect for sharing and celebrating those delicious kitchen moments.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups thinly sliced apples (about 4 medium apples)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Add this to the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  7. Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften.
  8. Pour the cooked apples over the dough in the baking pan. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples.
  9. Crumble the remaining dough over the caramel and apples.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  12. Once cooled, drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cut into bars and enjoy your delicious creation!

Notes

  • For a richer caramel flavor, you can use a good quality store-bought caramel sauce or make your own.
  • Ensure your butter is very cold when making the crust for a flaky texture.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
  • You can use your favorite type of apple for this recipe, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.

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