Caramel Apple Pie Bars (with Easy Crumble Topping)
Yield: 9serves
Prep Time: 25 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 45 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
4.8 from 5 ratings
All the comfort of apple pie in bar form, these Caramel Apple Pie Bars have a buttery base and crumble topping and a middle layer of cinnamon apple and caramel.
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Equipment
8×8 inch square baking pan
Silicone spatulas
Instructions
For the shortbread base
Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Line an 8 inch square baking tin with baking paper.
Sift together the flours and cinnamon and set aside.
Beat together the butter and sugar until light and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
Gradually add the flour mixture while continuing to beat on low until it comes together.
Use your hands to press the shortbread mixture into an even layer over the base of the baking tin.
Bake for 15 minutes.
For the caramel apple filling:Combine the condensed milk, sugar and butter in a saucepan over very low heat. Stir for around 6-7 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thickened slightly.
In a separate bowl, mix together the apple slices, cinnamon and all spice
For the crumble topping:Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and butter in a small bowl and press together with your fingertips until combined and like breadcrumbs. Mix through the oats.
To finish:Pour the caramel over the shortbread base and scatter the apple slices evenly over the top. Finally scatter over the crumble mixture, every now and then pressing some together into clumps as you go.
Bake for another 30 minutes.
Cool in the tin for ½ an hour, then transfer to the fridge to cool completely.
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Notes
I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon (4 teaspoons worldwide)
For best results you should always weigh ingredients like flour and sugar. Kitchen scales are relatively cheap but if you can’t weigh the ingredients, use the spoon and level method (don’t scoop).
Store these bars in the fridge in an airtight container. Take them out 1/2 an hour before serving or reheat in the oven to serve them warm.
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