Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Ingredients:

Shortbread Crust

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (measured correctly)

Apple Filling

2 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced (1/4 inch thick)*

2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Streusel

1/2 cup (40g) old-fashioned oats

1/3 cup (70g) packed light or dark brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

homemade salted caramel sauce (step-by-step photos included)

Recipe Notes:

*I like to use two different kinds of apples for a more complex flavor. I typically use 1 tart apple variety such as Granny Smith, and 1 sweeter apple variety such as Pink Lady. You’ll end up with about 3-4 cups. A little more or less is OK, based on your preference of filling.
Larger batch: Recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9×13 pan. Bake for 45 minutes and cool completely as directed in this recipe.

Directions: