Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla extract and stir until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for topping and press the rest into the pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, combine apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Spread apple mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and apples are tender.
- Cool completely, then drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor.
- Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling.
- Allow bars to cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
- Add chopped nuts or oats to the topping for extra texture.
- Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Microwave briefly before serving for a warm, soft texture.
- Freeze for up to 3 months if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
