Salted Caramel Apple Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the flour and salt and mix until just combined.
4. Press the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Spread the apple mixture over the baked crust and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
7. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and salted caramel sauce until smooth and hot.
8. Pour the salted caramel sauce over the apple bars and let cool completely.
9. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutritional Information:

Serving size: 1 bar

Calories: 280 Fat: 15g Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart
• Buttery and flaky
• Gooey caramel topping

User Comments:

• "These bars were a hit at my party! The combination of flavors was perfect."
• "I love how easy these were to make and they turned out so delicious."
• "The salted caramel sauce really makes these bars special."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor.
• If you don't have salted caramel sauce, you can make your own by heating 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan until it melts and turns golden brown. Then add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and stir until smooth.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help prevent them from falling apart.