Caramel Apple Crumble Pie Bars

These craveable bars capture all the spiced apple and buttery streusel goodness of a classic pie, made easier for sharing and enjoying. Layers of soft shortbread, tender spiced apples, and a crisp oat crumble are finished with a rich caramel drizzle.

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Total

1 hr 20 min

Makes

12-16

Ingredients

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• 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 6 cups)
• 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup (50 g) rolled oats
• 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) prepared caramel sauce, warmed

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

2. 02

   For the shortbread crust: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

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