Best 8 Apple Caramel Crumb Bars Recipes

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Apple caramel crumb bars are a classic dessert that combines the flavors of sweet apples, gooey caramel, and buttery crumbs. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to bake sales, and are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and impressive dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

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CARAMEL APPLE CRUMB BARS



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These delicious Caramel Apple Bars feature a brown sugar crumble, cinnamon apples and a generous drizzle of salted caramel sauce. You'll love this easy fall dessert.

Provided by Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup good quality caramel sauce (plus more for serving (see note))
3 generous cups peeled, thinly sliced Granny Smith apples (about 2-3 apples)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9x9 square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy and combined. Add flour, oats, salt, and baking soda and beat until combined and crumbly, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Reserve 1 ½ cups for the topping. Press the remaining crumble mixture into the bottom of the greased 9x9 pan, pressing it into an even layer.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients for apple filling. Toss until well combined. Dump the apple mixture on top of the crust and spread it out evenly. Crumble the reserved topping over the apples, pressing some of it together to form clumps.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender (insert a sharp knife to check). Place on a wire rack to cool slightly. Drizzle with ⅓ cup caramel sauce. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled. Note: The bars will cut more neatly if chilled. Optional: top with ice cream and additional caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 148 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL APPLE CRUMB BARS



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Sweeten up your day with these caramel apple crumb bars! Moist crust, topped with Dulce de Leche, apples and streusel topping.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2.5 ounces Unsalted Butter ((70 grams))
½ cup Granulated Sugar ((100 grams))
1 Small Egg
½ cup Greek Yogurt ((125 ml))
¾ cup All-Purpose Flour ((Plain Flour, 110 grams))
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
1 cup Dulce de Leche ((200 grams))
2 Large Apples
½ stick Unsalted Butter (, cold (60 grams))
½ cup All-Purpose Flour ((Plain Flour, 70 grams))
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and rub them together until a crumb like texture is formed. Set aside.
  • Wash and cut apples into quarters. Remove the seeds and any hard parts. Grate and set aside. Measure 1 cup of caramel and set aside.
  • In a bowl, beat butter, add sugar and continue beating until well combined. Add egg and beat well. Add Greek yogurt and beat again. Mix in flour that has been sifted with baking soda and cinnamon.
  • Pour this batter into a baking tray/oven-proof dish (10x7.5 inch/26x19 cm) lined with baking paper.
  • Carefully spread Dulce de Leche over the batter. Top with grated apples and streusel topping.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 360°F/180°C for 1 hour or until it is baked through.
  • Let it cool down completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMEL APPLE CRUMBLE BARS



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Easy homemade caramel apple crumble bars. They're filled with everything to love about a classic apple crisp - sweet apples and luscious caramel nestled between a buttery brown sugar and oat crust and walnut crumb topping - but in convenient hand held form! Made with simple pantry ingredients, easily adaptable, and perfect for Fall baking.

Provided by Laura Bolton - Fork Knife Swoon

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups (180g) rolled oats
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (160g) light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp apple or pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 cup (227g/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large apple, peeled and very thinly sliced
1/2-2/3 cup caramel sauce, room-temperature
optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch of Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • (see recipe below). Set aside to cool.
  • to 350℉. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about an inch overhang on two sides. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, sugars, baking soda, and spices until well-combined.
  • Cut the butter into cubes, then use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Once it's mostly combined, switch to using your fingers and knead until completely incorporated. You should form a shaggy, crumbly dough, that easily sticks together when pinched. This may take a few minutes.
  • Using a mandolin, or a very sharp knife, (carefully) cut the apples into slices, as thin as you can manage.
  • Scoop about two thirds of the crumble dough into the baking pan, and press into an even layer along the bottom. Layer the apples across the bottom crust.
  • Drizzle the (room-temperature) caramel sauce across the apples, adjusting the amount to taste. Top with the remaining crumble mixture, from edge to edge. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts, if using. Press the crumb topping down gently.
  • for 35-45 minutes, until the crumble topping is golden brown and has puffed up a bit. The caramel may be starting to bubble up through the crumbs. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars. Enjoy!!
  • in a medium heavy-bottomed pot (preferably with high sides) over medium heat, stirring constantly. The sugar will begin to form clumps, then melt into a deep amber-colored liquid as you stir. Be careful not to let the sugar burn.
  • as soon as the sugar is completely melted, and whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and slowly stir in the cream. The mixture will foam and bubble up. Keep whisking until the caramel is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Season with salt, to taste.
  • for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a heat-proof jar and let cool to room-temperature. Will keep for up to two weeks, stored in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator. Warm before serving.

APPLE CARAMEL CRUMB BARS



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Closest to the famous coffee chain's version I've ever tasted, mmmmm good. These are really good and worth the extra time to make.

Provided by Diane Renwick

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h24m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 22

½ cup light cream
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon whiskey
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg white, lightly beaten
10 cups peeled, sliced baking apples
¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, and 3 tablespoons white sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugars dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes. Bring sauce to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in whiskey.
  • Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and salt in a food processor; pulse to briefly combine. Scatter 3/4 cup butter pieces over the flour mixture and process until dough starts clumping together.
  • Press dough over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Brush egg white over dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Combine apples, apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, lemon juice, and apple pie spice in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and looks dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  • Place 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/3 cup white sugar in a food processor; pulse briefly to combine. Scatter 1/2 cup butter pieces and walnuts over flour mixture. Process until topping mixture starts to clump together. Pour into a bowl. Squeeze topping mixture with your fingertips to form clumps the size of peas.
  • Spread cooled filling evenly over dough. Drizzle 1/2 the caramel sauce on top. Sprinkle topping evenly over caramel.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden, about 35 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce on top. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

CARAMEL APPLE CRUMB BARS RECIPE



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In these decadently delicious bars, a shortbread crust is layered with spiced apples and homemade caramel then finished with a crumb topping.

Provided by Carrie Vasios Mullins

Categories     Bars     Caramel     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 small bars

Number Of Ingredients 21

For Caramel
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
For Apple Layer
5 cups apple slices (see note) from about 4 large Granny Smith apples
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For Crust and Crumble
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
16 tablespoons (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, diced
1 egg
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Make the caramel : Assemble all the ingredients you will need for the caramel and place close to the saucepan you will be using. Place sugar in a large heavy sauce pan over medium high heat. Let the sugar begin to melt, then start to mix with a spoon. Mix occasionally until sugar has completely melted into a lightly golden color. Slowly and carefully pour in heavy cream-the sugar is going to immediately steam and harden into a lump. Turn the heat down to medium and continuously stir caramel until it is completely melted again and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt, and mix until butter has melted completely. Take caramel off the heat and let come to almost room temperature.
  • While caramel is cooling, make apple layer : In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir to make sure it is well mixed. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Make crust and crumble : Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Line the baking dish with foil, then grease foil with butter.
  • Put flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5 times to combine. Add butter and pulse until it is cut to the size of peas. Add egg and heavy cream and pulse until mixture has the texture of wet sand and, when pressed between your fingers, holds its shape.
  • Take 3/4 of the shortbread dough and press it into the prepared baking sheet. The bottom crust should be about 1/2-inch thick. Use a slotted spoon to remove apples from the bowl and spread evenly over top of shortbread. Cover the apples with the caramel sauce, gently reheating it over low heat if it's become too thick to spread. Use your fingers to form the remaining shortbread into crumbs and sprinkle the top with crumbs.
  • Bake bars until top is golden and bubbling, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.

APPLE CRUMB BARS



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This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crisp bars for parties and for family, and they're always a hit. -Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided
5 to 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda; cut in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; spread over apples. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS



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Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and sweet apples take classic oat bars from ordinary to extraordinary!

Provided by Marzetti

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Marzetti®

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) tub Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ cups peeled and chopped favorite apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add dry mixture and blend to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Measure and set aside 2 cups crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into a 9x13 inch pan. Spread apples into an even layer over crust.
  • Transfer Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples and sprinkle remaining crumbs over all.
  • Bake on middle rack of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and apples are tender. Cut into desired size bars while slightly warm and serve.
  • Store remaining bars covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CARAMEL APPLE BARS



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These bars make an excellent fall dessert. We like to warm individual servings in the microwave and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It quickly became a family favorite; maybe it'll become one of your family's, too. -Carol Stuber, Osawatomie, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
FILLING:
4-1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package (11 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add flour, oats, salt and baking soda; mix well. If desired, stir in pecans. Set aside 2 cups. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. , For filling, toss apples with flour; spoon over the crust. In a saucepan, melt the caramels and butter over low heat; drizzle over apples. Top with the reserved oat mixture. , Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling in the middle of the recipe.
  • Use Cold Butter: Cold butter is easier to work with and will create flakier crusts. If you don't have time to chill your butter, you can freeze it for about 15 minutes before using.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough will help it hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the Bars Until Golden Brown: The bars are done baking when they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Apple caramel crumb bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and gooey caramel filling, buttery crumb topping, and flaky crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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