Ingredients
- For the crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the filling: 3 cups sliced tart apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- For the salted caramel: 1 cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Spread over partially baked crust.
- Cook sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until amber, then add butter and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Add sea salt and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour caramel over apple layer.
- Bake for another 25-30 minutes until apples are tender and caramel is set. Cool and drizzle with extra caramel if desired.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
- Chill bars before slicing for clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg