🍎 Caramel Apple Crumble Bars with Apple Pie Spice Blend

When the air turns crisp and apples are in season, there’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked Caramel Apple Crumble Bars. This comforting treat combines buttery crumble, sweet caramel, and gently spiced apple filling — all made extra special with our Apple Pie Spice Blend.

These bars are perfect for any occasion — a family dessert, a bake sale favourite, or a little afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee. They taste like apple pie in bar form: easier, quicker, and even more addictive!

🧾 Ingredients

• 200g plain flour
• 100g rolled oats
• 150g light brown sugar
• 150g cold unsalted butter, diced
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp Apple Pie Spice Blend
• Pinch of salt
• 3 medium apples, peeled and sliced
• 3 tbsp sugar (for apple mixture)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 100g soft caramels or caramel sauce
• 2 tbsp milk or cream

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a square baking pan (8x8 inch) with parchment paper.
2. Make the crumble: In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and Apple Pie Spice Blend. Add the diced butter and rub with your fingers until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for the topping.
3. Press and bake: Press the remaining crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of your pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Prepare the apple filling: In a saucepan, combine sliced apples, sugar, lemon juice, and ½ tsp Apple Pie Spice Blend. Cook over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until the apples soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
5. Assemble the bars: Spread the cooked apple mixture evenly over the baked base.
6. Add the caramel layer: Warm your caramels with milk (or use ready-made caramel sauce) until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the apple layer.
7. Top and bake again: Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture on top and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
8. Cool completely before cutting into bars — the caramel needs time to set!

🍏 Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with extra caramel for the ultimate indulgence. For a lighter treat, enjoy them chilled straight from the fridge with a cup of tea or coffee.

🌟 Spice & Dipity Tip

If you love extra crunch, add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble topping before baking. For a festive twist, swap apples for pears or add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel for salted caramel flavour.

💛 Why You’ll Love It

• All the flavour of apple pie — without the effort of rolling pastry!
• Perfectly balanced, sweet and spiced filling.
• Made with real ingredients and our Apple Pie Spice Blend.
• Ideal for meal prep, lunchboxes, or gifting during the holidays.

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