My kids said these taste like apple pie and a caramel cookie had a baby—and I agree!” 🍎🍯 These Caramel Apple Pie Bars are a cozy crowd-pleaser for fall nights or anytime you want pie vibes without the fuss. Easy to make and even easier to devour! 😍
🥄 Ingredients
For the crust & topping:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
For the apple filling:
3–4 apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and diced 🍎
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
For the caramel drizzle:
½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) 🍮
🔥 Directions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the crust/topping: Cream butter, sugars, and vanilla. Add flour and salt. Mix until crumbly. Press ⅔ of mixture into pan for crust. Reserve the rest for topping.
3️⃣ Mix the filling: In a bowl, toss apples with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over crust.
4️⃣ Top it off: Crumble the remaining dough over the apples.
5️⃣ Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let cool completely.
6️⃣ Drizzle with caramel: Warm caramel slightly and drizzle generously over bars. Slice and serve!
🍰 Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: ~300 per bar
Servings: 16 bars
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