Caramel Apple Dessert Squares
Indulge in the ultimate fall-inspired treat with these irresistible Caramel Apple Dessert Squares, a perfect blend of warm spices, buttery crumble, and gooey caramel goodness. Featuring tender cinnamon-and-nutmeg-spiced apples layered between a buttery shortbread crust and a crumbly topping, this dessert offers the comforting flavors of a homemade apple pie in an easy-to-serve bar format. Drizzled with luscious caramel sauce, these squares are ideal for entertaining, holiday gatherings, or a cozy dessert at home. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe combines minimal effort with maximum flavor, making it a must-try for apple dessert enthusiasts. Store leftovers in the fridge (if there are any!)—they taste just as magical the next day. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, these caramel apple bars will quickly become a favorite seasonal classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup store-bought caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even crust. Reserve the remaining dough for the topping.
In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the apples.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top in a zigzag pattern.
Cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.2 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 1649 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 567.2 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 302.3 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1231 mg | 26% | |
*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.
