5 Ingredient Salted Caramel Crumble Bars
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these irresistible 5 Ingredient Salted Caramel Crumble Bars! With just five simple pantry staples—rich salted caramel sauce, buttery crumble, and a dusting of sea salt—this recipe delivers a dessert that's both effortless and luxurious. The melt-in-your-mouth base and golden crumb topping are paired with gooey caramel that adds a luscious, sophisticated touch. Ready in under 40 minutes, these bars are perfect for bake sales, brunch spreads, or as an everyday treat. Plus, their easy preparation makes them ideal for both novice and seasoned bakers. Serve them warm for a decadent dessert or enjoy them cooled for beautifully chewy caramel-filled bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and light brown sugar. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix it into the flour and sugar mixture until crumbly.
Take 2/3 of the crumble mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base. Reserve the remaining 1/3 of the crumble for the topping.
Bake the base in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Remove the pan from the oven and evenly pour the salted caramel sauce over the baked base. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture on top of the caramel layer.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the caramel is bubbling.
Remove the crumble bars from the oven and immediately sprinkle the sea salt over the top. Let them cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
Slice into 12 bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.9 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 3940 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 434.2 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 493 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
