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Caramel Apple Crumble Bars Recipe Perfect for Fall

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These Caramel Apple Crumble Bars are the ultimate autumn dessert, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, juicy cinnamon-spiced apples, gooey caramel, and a crumbly topping that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce or homemade

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and mix until a crumbly dough forms. Press this mixture evenly into your greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the diced apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside to let the flavors meld while preparing the crumble.
  3. In another bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, oats, and cold butter cubes. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Spread the apple filling evenly over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apples, making sure to cover all the gaps.
  5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
  6. Once the bars are out of the oven and cooled for at least 20 minutes, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
  7. Use a sharp knife to cut the bars into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to avoid mushy filling.’, ‘Chill the crumble topping for 10 minutes if your kitchen is warm.’, ‘Let the bars cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.’, ‘Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel sauce for a salted caramel twist.’]

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Keywords: Caramel Apple Crumble Bars, Fall Dessert, Apple Dessert, Caramel Recipe, Autumn Treat

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