Caramel Apple Bars

Makes one 9×9 inch pan

1 hr 45 min

Buttery shortbread bars layered with spiced apples and topped with caramel sauce.

prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C
prepGrease and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper
225 g unsalted butter (softened)	Cream butter, sugar & vanilla	Mix into dough until just combined	Press two-thirds into pan, chill 15 min	Par-bake 350°F / 175°C, 13 min until golden	Spread filling on crust	Top with reserved dough clusters, sprinkle turbinado	Bake 350°F / 175°C, 30–35 min until golden	Cool, drizzle caramel & slice
150 g superfine white sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
310 g all-purpose flour	Whisk flour & salt
¼ teaspoon salt
60 g melted unsalted butter	Cream melted butter, brown sugar, spices & honey	Toss in apples until coated
100 g brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
450 g cut apples (red & green mix, sliced ⅛–¼ inch thick, cut into thirds)
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
120 ml Caramel Sauce

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