{"id":7807,"date":"2026-09-22T14:59:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7807"},"modified":"2026-09-22T14:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:59:39","slug":"caramel-apple-pie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/22\/caramel-apple-pie-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Caramel Apple Pie Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Caramel Apple Pie Bars<\/h1>\n<p>These Caramel Apple Pie Bars are the ultimate fall dessert! Tender cinnamon-spiced apples are layered over a buttery shortbread crust, topped with a golden brown crumble, and finished with a generous drizzle of smooth caramel. They have all the cozy flavors of classic apple pie in an easy-to-slice bar.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Shortbread Crust<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Apple Filling<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Crumble Topping<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For Topping<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup caramel sauce, warmed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the Crust<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Line a 9\u00d713-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.<\/p>\n<p>In a bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add the flour and salt and stir until a soft dough forms.<\/p>\n<p>Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15\u201318 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Make the Apple Filling<\/h3>\n<p>While the crust bakes, place the sliced apples in a large bowl. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.<\/p>\n<p>Spread the apple mixture over the warm crust.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Make the Crumble<\/h3>\n<p>In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.<\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Bake<\/h3>\n<p>Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35\u201345 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crumble topping is golden brown.<\/p>\n<p>Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Add the Caramel<\/h3>\n<p>Once cooled, drizzle the warmed caramel sauce generously over the top.<\/p>\n<p>For cleaner slices, chill the bars for 30\u201360 minutes before cutting.<\/p>\n<h2>Serving<\/h2>\n<p>Cut into squares or bars and serve as they are, or warm them slightly and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream with an extra drizzle of caramel.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use firm apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a combination of both.<\/li>\n<li>Let the bars cool completely before slicing so the layers have time to set.<\/li>\n<li>For extra caramel flavor, drizzle additional caramel over individual servings.<\/li>\n<li>Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caramel Apple Pie Bars These Caramel Apple Pie Bars are the ultimate fall dessert! 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