Go Back
–+ servings
Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars for Fall

Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars: Your Best Fall Indulgence

Delight in Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars for Fall, combining spiced apples with rich salted caramel and a buttery crumble topping.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar No direct substitutions recommended for best texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for best taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Sea salt or kosher salt works well.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp) Swap with your favorite apples.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Substitute with pumpkin pie spice for additional flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Can be replaced with allspice.
For the Caramel Drizzle
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce Store-bought is convenient, but homemade is better.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

How to Make Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl and mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the all-purpose flour until crumbly, resembling coarse sand.
  4. Press one-third of the crumble mixture into the prepared pan to form the base.
  5. Toss sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg, then layer evenly over the crust.
  6. Drizzle salted caramel sauce generously over the apple layer.
  7. Crumble the reserved flour mixture over the top of the apple layer.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!