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Home » Apple Crumble Bars with Caramel Drizzle

Apple Crumble Bars with Caramel Drizzle

09/07/2021 by nataliyadudley Leave a Comment

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These apple crumble bars are the perfect autumn treat! They’re filled with cinnamon apples then topped with oatmeal crumble and a drizzle of caramel. They’re sturdy enough to eat with your hands or on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

apple crumble bars

When it comes to simple desserts, I’m all in! That’s exactly what this recipe is. Simple to make apple crumble bars. You’re going to love these! And what’s not to like? A buttery crust. Delicious juicy cinnamon apple filling. Topped with crispy buttery oatmeal crumble. Don’t forget the caramel! Apples and caramel is just one delicious combo. So let’s get baking!

crumble bars with caramel drizzle

Ingredient needed

For the crust

  • Butter: Use unsalted butter.
  • Sugar: A mix of brown sugar and granulated sugar is used to make the perfect crust.
  • Flour: Flour will bind the crust together. I use all purpose flour.

For the apple filling

  • Apples: Two large apples are needed for the filling. I prefer using granny smith apples as they don’t get mushy when baked.
  • Brown sugar: To add sweetness to the apples.
  • Cornstarch: To thicken up the filling as it bakes.
  • Cinnamon: For a delicious apple filling.

For the crumble

  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Brown sugar
  • Old fashioned rolled oats: Be sure old fashioned rolled oats are used. Not quick oats. Quick oats cook faster, and will change the texture of the crumble topping.
apple bars with oatmeal crumble topping and caramel drizzle

Overview of making the apple crumble bars

  1. Make the crust: Combine melted butter, sugars and four in a bowl. Stir to combine. The mixture should be slightly wet and crumbly. If the mixture looks too wet add a bit more flour. Bake until lightly golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Make the apple filling: Peel, core and chop the apples. To the chopped apples add brown sugar, ground cinnamon and cornstarch. Stir until combined. Spread over baked crust.
  3. Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl add flour, brown sugar and old fashioned oats. Cut the butter into the mixture until mixture resembles medium sized crumbs. Sprinkle crumble topping over apple filling.
  4. Bake until topping is golden brown. Cool completely before cutting. Drizzle with caramel.

Tips for success

  • The crust should look a little wet and crumbly. If the crust looks really wet and greasy, add a little bit more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. The flour should not exceed 2 tablespoons.
  • I would recommend using an apple that is crisp so it doesn’t become mushy when baking. I enjoy using granny smith or honey crisp apples. Feel free to use an apple of your choice here.
  • Be sure to line the baking pan with aluminum foil. The aluminum foil should extend over the edges of the pan. This makes it so easy to remove the bars once they are cool.
  • The apple crumble bars should be cooled completely before cutting them. If you cut them too soon, they can break apart. I’d recommend letting them sit in the fridge for a few hours before cutting them into slices.
Easy fall dessert bars

Other apple recipes you may like

  • Apple Pie Cookie Cups (Easy)
  • Easy Apple Crisp

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These apple crumble bars are the perfect autumn treat! They’re filled with cinnamon apples then topped with oatmeal crumble and a drizzle of caramel. They’re sturdy enough to eat with your hands or on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

  • Author: Nataliya Dudley
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: dessert

Ingredients

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Crust

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup flour

Apple filling

  • 2 large apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup old fashioned oats
  • Caramel for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Pre heat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with aluminum foil. Making sure that the aluminum foil extends over the edges.
  2. Make the crust: Melt the butter. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar and flour. Mix until combined. The dough should be slightly wet and crumbly. If the dough is greasy, add a bit more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. 
  3. Bake the crust 10 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Set aside.
  4. Make the apple filling: Stir the chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon and cornstarch. Spread apple filling over baked crust. Set aside.
  5. Make the crumble topping: Combine flour, brown sugar and old fashioned oats. Cut the butter into the mixture using a fork, knife or pastry cutter. The mixture should resemble medium sized crumbs. Sprinkle crumble topping over apples.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until crumble topping is golden brown. 
  7. Cool completely before removing from pan and cutting into bars. 
  8. Drizzle with caramel.

Notes

  • The crust should look a little wet and crumbly. If the crust looks really wet and greasy, add a little bit more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. The flour should not exceed 2 tablespoons.
  • I would recommend using an apple that is crisp so it doesn’t become mushy when baking. I enjoy using granny smith or honey crisp apples. Feel free to use an apple of your choice here.
  • Be sure to line the baking pan with aluminum foil. The aluminum foil should extend over the edges of the pan. This makes it so easy to remove the bars once they are cool.
  • The apple crumble bars should be cooled completely before cutting them. If you cut them too soon, they can break apart. I’d recommend letting them sit in the fridge for a few hours before cutting them into slices. 

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