Indulge in the sweet and buttery flavors of caramel and apple with these irresistible disappearing caramel apple bars. Made with fresh apples, rich caramel sauce, and a buttery crust, these bars are the perfect fall treat. They are simple to make and even easier to devour. Serve them as a dessert at your next gathering or enjoy them with a warm cup of coffee on a cozy afternoon. Get ready to delight your taste buds with these delectable caramel apple bars!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Reserve the remaining crumb mixture to be used as a topping.
- Spread the chopped apples over the crust in the baking dish.
- Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the caramel sauce.
- Crumble the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the pecans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
