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Decadent Caramel Apple Pie Bars | Easy Fall Dessert Recipe

Decadent Caramel Apple Pie Bars

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A portable twist on the classic apple pie featuring a buttery shortbread base and a rich caramel glaze.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 Granny Smith apples, diced
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar (for caramel)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a square pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, stir in flour and salt, and press into the pan.
  3. Bake crust for 15 minutes.
  4. Mix diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
  5. Spread apple mixture over the baked crust.
  6. Bake for another 30 minutes until bubbling.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. Drizzle with homemade caramel sauce.