Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

Fruit bars with crumble and caramel on top and apple slices and cinnamon sticks around on wood board and parchment paper.

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These Caramel Apple Crumble Bars make the best apple dessert. All you need are fresh apples and a few simple ingredients, and you'll be loving the kitchen smells wafting through the house.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

Base

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp light brown sugar
5 tbsp neutral oil
2 tbsp water
3/4 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

Filling:

3-4 medium apples peeled and thinly sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup caramel sauce + more to drizzle on top

Crumble:

1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp neutral oil
2 tsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
To make the base, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir.
Add the water and oil. Stir together to form a crumbly mixture.
Press the mixture into the base of the pan, then pat it down to an even layer.
To make the crumble, mix the brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon.
Add the water and oil, and stir until you get small crumbles that are still a little powdery.
Toss the mixture a bit using your fingers until you get larger crumbs. They shouldn't be any larger than a pea.
To make the filling, peel and slice the apples. Slice them as thin and uniform as possible.
Toss the sliced apples in the lemon juice and cinnamon.
To assemble, pour the coated apples onto the base in an even layer without gaps.
Drizzle 1/4 cup of the caramel sauce over the apples.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the caramel and apples.
Put the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crumble on top is browned.
Let the bars cool in the pan before removing and cutting. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top before serving.

Notes

These bars are best when served the same day, but they are still delicious over the next few days. Store in an airtight container or wrap tightly with plastic wrap.

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