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Homemade chewy apple bars with cinnamon crumble topping and caramel drizzle

The Best Homemade Apple Bars Recipe: Soft, Chewy, and Perfect for Fall

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This Caramel Apple Bars recipe combines tender baked apples, buttery crust, and gooey caramel drizzle for the ultimate fall dessert. It’s an easy, chewy apple treat that’s perfect for sharing at family gatherings or cozy nights in.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup butter (softened)

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup caramel sauce

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.

  3. Add vanilla, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.

  4. Press half the dough into a greased 9×13 pan.

  5. Spread diced apples evenly, drizzle caramel, and top with remaining dough.

  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden.

  7. Cool, drizzle more caramel, and slice into bars.

 

Notes

Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of caramel. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for neat, bakery-style squares.

  • Author: chef agh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: dessert