Caramel Apple Walnut Squares
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Walnut Squares—an easy-to-make dessert that combines sweet, buttery caramel, tart apples, and crunchy walnuts in every bite. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and baked to golden perfection, these dessert bars feature a soft, moist texture with a decadent swirl of caramel sauce throughout. Ideal for autumn gatherings or as a cozy, homemade treat, this recipe is ready in under an hour and serves up to 12. Serve these squares with a warm cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that's as comforting as it is delicious. Whether you're craving the flavors of apple pie or the richness of caramel, these squares are the perfect sweet indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 120 ml caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, then let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until the mixture is combined.
Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter, using a knife or skewer to lightly swirl it into the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the squares to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack using the parchment paper overhang.
Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the cooled dessert. Allow it to set before cutting into squares.
Serve and enjoy! These squares can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 256.5 g | 329% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 805 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 2430 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 645.1 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 421.6 g | ||
| Protein | 62.3 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1618 mg | 34% | |
*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.
