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Bars Fall Treat: Get Addicted in 45 Min Recipe

Bars Fall Treat: Get Addicted in 45 Min Recipe

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Indulge in these irresistible Fall Treat Bars featuring a buttery crumb crust, tender spiced apples, and a luscious drizzle of salted caramel sauce. Perfectly baked until golden and served in convenient bars, this recipe is sure to become your new seasonal favorite dessert or snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

Crust and Topping

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Apple Filling

  • 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir together until smooth to create a flavorful base for the crust.
  3. Add Flour and Form Crust: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press about two-thirds of this crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust layer.
  4. Prepare Apple Filling: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and thinly sliced apples with ground cinnamon and nutmeg to evenly coat the fruit with warm spices.
  5. Assemble Filling: Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly over the pressed crust in the pan. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the apples to add a rich, sweet flavor.
  6. Add Topping: Crumble the remaining one-third of the flour mixture over the apple and caramel layer, covering the filling to create a crunchy topping.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling underneath.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set properly. Once cooled, cut into 24 serving bars and enjoy this comforting fall dessert treat.

Notes

  • Use firm and tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat gently before serving to soften the filling if stored in the fridge.
  • You can substitute salted caramel sauce with homemade caramel or dulce de leche for a different flavor twist.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 1.5 x 2.5 inches)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/bars-fall-treat-get-addicted-in-45-min-recipe/