Caramel Apple Pie Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

These Caramel Apple Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic apple pie, perfect for holiday gatherings and Christmas desserts. With a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a rich caramel drizzle, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends.

The recipe is simple to follow and combines familiar flavors that everyone loves. They are easy to cut into squares, making them a great option for serving at parties or potlucks.

Delicious Caramel Apple Pie Bars

These bars feature a crumbly crust topped with a spiced apple filling and finished with a luscious caramel sauce. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and they bake for 30-35 minutes, yielding approximately 12 servings.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar and lemon juice. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
Add the Topping: Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the apples. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Drizzle with Caramel: Allow the bars to cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Serve: Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.