Apple Crumble Bars with Caramel Drizzle

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.

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!

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.

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.

Other apple recipes you may like

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

If you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Comment and rate below. I would also love to see your creation! Share your photo by tagging tasty_treat_pantry on Instagram.

Print

Recipe