Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
These Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are layered with tender spiced apples, buttery oat crumble, and gooey caramel, like apple pie in easy, sliceable form. A cozy fall dessert perfect for holidays or any chilly night.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- 9x13 baking pan
- spatula or spoon
- knife
- oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup melted butter
- 3 cups diced apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Press half the mixture into the pan to form a crust.
- Toss diced apples with caramel and cinnamon, then spread evenly over crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumble on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely, drizzle with caramel, and slice into bars.
Notes
Store covered at room temp for 4 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. Reheat briefly before serving for a warm apple pie experience. Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch, or a sprinkle of sea salt to balance sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg