Irresistible Salted Caramel Apple Bars: A Cozy Treat for Everyone
A delicious dessert combining the flavors of salted caramel and apples in a cozy bar form, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups peeled, diced apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- Spread half of the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the batter.
- Drop the remaining batter on top of the caramel in spoonfuls.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting for clean edges.
- They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg