Toffee Apple Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These Toffee Apple Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of apples with rich toffee flavor. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends.

This recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. The bars are a great addition to your dessert repertoire, offering a delicious twist on traditional apple desserts.

Delicious Toffee Apple Bars

These bars feature a buttery crust topped with spiced apples and a gooey toffee layer. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 servings, making it a perfect treat for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups apples, peeled and diced
1 cup toffee bits
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Prepare the Apples: In another bowl, toss the diced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well coated.
Layer the Apples: Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan. Sprinkle the toffee bits over the apples.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the edges are golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.