Caramel Apple Crumb Bars Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (23)

  • For Caramel
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 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
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  • 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

Directions

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