Caramel Apple Bars Sweet (Print Version)
Buttery bars packed with soft apples and rich caramel, baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 2/3 cups flour (spelt, white, or oat)
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
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3/4 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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2/3 cup sugar or unrefined sugar
→ Wet Ingredients
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3/4 cup butter or coconut oil
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1 tbsp water (if needed)
→ Filling
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3 cups diced apple (320g)
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1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
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5 oz caramels or dried dates
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. If using unsalted butter or oil, add an additional 1/4 tsp salt.
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Cut in the softened butter or oil using a pastry cutter, fork, or food processor until small pea-sized crumbles form. If it's too dry, add water slowly.
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Press about two-thirds of the dough mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
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Toss diced apples with cornstarch in a separate bowl. Spread the apples evenly over the crust in the pan.
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Finely chop the caramels or dates and spread them evenly on top of the apples.
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Sprinkle the reserved dough over the apple and caramel layers.
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Bake for 50 minutes. Let the bars cool fully before slicing.
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If using coconut oil, chill bars to aid slicing. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
# Notes and Tips:
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Chilling the bars made with coconut oil helps with firmness and easier cutting.