Description
A delightful dessert combining sweet apples and rich salted caramel, perfect for fall gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 medium apples (about 3 cups), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1 cup homemade caramel sauce (or store-bought)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and sea salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the thinly sliced apples evenly over the crust.
- Drizzle the homemade caramel sauce over the apple layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the caramel-covered apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, then slice into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave for a few seconds or freeze for up to three months.
- Use firm apples to prevent mushiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Apple Bars, Dessert, Fall Recipe