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apple pie bars

Delicious apple pie bars with a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, crumble topping, and salted caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large apples (peeled and thinly sliced) Granny Smith and Pink Lady preferred
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats not quick oats
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter ( softened )
  • 0.75 cup salted caramel sauce homemade or store-bought

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 300F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir to blend.
  3. Add flour to the mixture and stir until combined. Press into the lined baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with two tablespoons of flour, sugar, cinnamon, optional ginger, and nutmeg until coated. Set aside.
  5. Prepare crumble topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  6. Spread apple filling over crust. Evenly sprinkle crumble topping on top.
  7. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes until topping is golden brown. Rotate halfway for even baking.
  8. Allow to cool on wire rack for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drizzle salted caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer.