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Salted Caramel Apple Bars
Tender apples, chewy caramel, and a buttery shortbread crust come together in these salted caramel apple bars. The perfect combination of sweet and salty, these bars are a must-bake for fall!
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 1h🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Cambrea Gordon📖 cambreabakes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- pot
- knife
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Line a square 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper to cover all four sides. Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the shortbread ingredients on low speed until the dough clumps together. Reserve 1 cup (125 grams) of the shortbread for the top, keep it in the fridge until ready to use, then press the rest of the dough into the prepared baking pan.
3
Bake for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Set aside on a wire rack to cool.
4
To make the caramel, combine the diced apples, sugar, cream, honey, and butter in a heavy-bottomed pot. Cook over medium-high heat for ⏱️ 10-20 minutes or until the caramel reaches a golden brown color and a candy thermometer reads 240°F. Immediately pour the caramel over the shortbread base, then sprinkle the reserved shortbread crumbs on top.There is no need to stir the caramel while it cooks. When it comes off the heat, give it a good stir before pouring it over the crust!
honey3 tablespoons
5
Bake at 350 F/180 C for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes or until the edges are bubbling. Once removed from the oven, sprinkle the top with the flaky sea salt. Then, let the pan cool on a wire rack for at least ⏱️ 3-4 hours or until completely set.The bars should not be in the oven for longer than ⏱️ 15 minutes, or you risk cooking the caramel too much and it hardening after cooling.
flaky sea salt (for after baking)1 teaspoon
6
When ready to cut, place the pan in the freezer for ⏱️ 10 minutes (this will help with clean cuts!). Pull the sides of the parchment paper up to remove it from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut it into 16 bars. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
226 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
10 g
sodium Content
75 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
38 mg
carbohydrate Content
23 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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