Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Recipe by Sally's Baking Addiction · ★ 4.9 (213) · indexed by SeasonSort

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced in season · cheap now
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
• 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• homemade salted caramel or store-bought caramel sauce

Nutrition as published by Sally's Baking Addiction. Cost is an estimate from this week’s regional produce & meat prices plus typical pantry costs. Indexed as factual data — the full method and photos live on Sally's Baking Addiction.

• Add a protein: grilled chicken or a fried egg, canned chickpeas or black beans, or crispy tofu.
• Add a veggie: a simple green salad, roasted seasonal vegetables, or steamed greens.

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