Gifts from the kitchen, Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Get a quick fix of fall with these Carmel Apple treats
They are full of caramelized apple pieces and they bake up like a brownie
First make the caramel apple filling by cooking the apples in butter and brown sugar
Then make a batter with melted butter, brown sugar, and egg
Add the cooked apples
Pour into a well greased pan {or one lined with parchment paper}
Bake!
Let cool completely before serving with a spoonful of salted caramel sauce and whipped cream 😋
Psst…don’t drool…
This recipe is adapted from Will Cook for Smiles
Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 2 Gala apples peeled, cored and diced
- 1 1/2 T butter
- 3 T brown sugar
- 2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 T flour
Bars
- 1/2 cup {8 T or 1 stick} unsalted butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- salted caramel sauce
- whipped cream
Instructions
Apple Filling
- Peel, core and chop the apples into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir to melt.
- Add apples, stir and cover pan. Let apples cook for 5 minutes.
- Apples should be soft {or continue cooking until they are} and then add flour.
- Stir flour into apples until it disappears and filling thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Bars
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Generously grease or spray a small baking dish, 8″ x 8″ or I used a 9″ x 6″ rectangle.
- Melt butter in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and whisk to combine.
- Add egg and whisk to thoroughly.
- Add vanilla, baking powder, apple pie spice and flour. Stir well.
- Stir in the cooled apple filling.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until just set. Let cool thoroughly before cutting into bars.
- Makes about 18 bars or squares.
- To serve, top each bar with a generous spoonful of salted caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream
Happy apple season!
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Looks like you are ready for fall, I love the bucket of apples painting.
thank you Sharon
Looks absolutely decadent!! yum! I love your fall leaf dishes.
Thanks I’ve had them for a while, Home Goods I think…I love the small size for desserts or a snack
Wow! That looks fantastic! Just perfect for fall. 🙂
Thank you Stacey!
Yum!!! Love Apple desserts!
Drooling!!!
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Like your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
That looks so delicious!!
yes, dangerous!
This one is such a hit I’m almost afraid to make it! I’ll wait till after my physical!
😂
I love apples – your dessert looks so delish, Jenna! 🍎 And your apple paintings so cheery! 😊
Thank you Jill!
Jenna, apples and fall go together! These look so delicious and I will have to make them for sure. I love the leaf plates!❤️
Thank you Pam!
You had me at caramel! YUM! Will not only pin this, but will print this recipe to have at the ready! Sounds and looks delish! 😋 Thank you!
Thanks Cyndi, they are very moist from the fresh apples, and just about melt in your mouth
I see we both have apples on our mind Jenna:@) Have a great week!
If you looked at my Pinterest food board at any given time, you would find most of my pins are from your kitchen! All I need is the cook!
oh, you are so sweet Rita! I’ve always enjoyed cooking, I guess because it’s like another art form for me ❤️
Jenna!!! I’m trying to be good over here…I baked healthy apple muffins today (I’ll feature them on my blog tomorrow), and you post this delicious bar of delight! I need to look away!!!! ;P
ha ha, sorry!
This looks amazing! I wanted to reach into the screen and pull it out to taste. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday
ha ha, thanks Jenny!
What a perfect Fall treat, Jenna!!
I’ll be honest, I don’t really need the bars, I could eat the caramel sauce all by itself 🙂
Oh my goodness, Jenna, you know how to tempt those of us with a sweet tooth! Thanks for sharing these with us at Celebrate Your Story.
We will love you special Pie Bars, just delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday, your post is awesome. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us soon!
Miz Helen