Description
Caramel Crumble Bars are the perfect treat for any occasion, combining a buttery shortbread crust with a luscious apple filling, topped with a crunchy crumble and finished with a drizzle of rich caramel. The layers of flavor come together in every bite, making these bars a delightful dessert that will impress family and friends. Ideal for gatherings or as an everyday snack, they’re easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 4 medium apples
- Ground cinnamon
- Rolled oats
- Light brown sugar
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the shortbread crust: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add flour and salt. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- For the apple filling: Toss diced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- For the crumble topping: Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Assemble: Spread apple filling over the crust, top with crumble mixture. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool completely before drizzling with warmed caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg