apple pie bars
These apple pie bars feature a buttery crust, a sweet apple filling, and a crumbly oat topping, all drizzled with salted caramel.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
Apple Filling Ingredients
- 2 large Apples, peeled and thinly sliced Granny Smith and/or Pink Lady
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger optional
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg or to taste
Crumble Topping Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.5 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats not quick cook or instant
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Salted Caramel Sauce homemade or store-bought
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in flour until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
Apple Filling
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger (if using), and nutmeg.
Crumble Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and softened butter. Use a fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until a crumbly texture forms.
Assembly & Baking
- Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Spread apple filling evenly over the warm crust.
- Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the apple filling. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Cooling & Serving
- Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
For best results, use a high-quality salted caramel sauce. Enjoy!