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Apple Crisp Bars

Delicious Caramel Apple Crisp Bars Recipe for Fall Desserts

These delightful Apple Crisp Bars blend warm flavors with a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust and Topping
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Filling
  • 4 small apples sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cream or half and half
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • 9x13 baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Mandoline slicer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter and brown sugar with electric mixers until creamy.
  2. Add the cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour. The mixture should be crumbly. Set aside one cup of the mixture; press the rest into a 9?13 baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12 minutes.
Filling
  1. Quarter the apples and scoop out seeds/core. Slice the apple quarters with a mandoline slicer or slice by hand as thinly as possible.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add both types of sugar; when the sugar is incorporated and the mixture is just about to start bubbling, add the cream and stir until a creamy sauce forms.
Assembly and Baking
  1. When the crust is done, arrange the apples in an even layer over the crust and pour the caramel over the top.
  2. Sprinkle with remaining crust crumbles from step one and turbinado sugar. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven, lift out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper, and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Cut and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with crushed nuts or other fruits for added flavor. Serve warm for extra comfort.

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