📋 Recipe Summary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45–50 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour (plus chilling)
- Servings: 16–20 bars
- Kcal: ~320 kcal per bar
💡 Tips & Variations
- Apples: Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for complexity (e.g., Granny Smith and Honeycrisp).
- Caramel: For a richer finish, use homemade salted caramel or add a pinch of sea salt to jarred caramel before drizzling.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: These bars store well in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serving idea: Warm individual bars slightly and top with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert plate.
Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Bars are everything you love about a fall dessert—soft apples, spiced crumble, rich caramel, and buttery oats. Make a batch and watch them disappear at your next gathering! 🍂🍎