Dutch Caramel Apple Pie Bars

These dutch caramel apple pie bars have a flaky pie crust base with spiced apples and a buttery crumb topping. Drizzled with some homemade caramel, these will be one of the best desserts that you make this fall! I love fall desserts, and using apples is one of the best ways to capture that seasonal taste! Try out some more apple recipes like this apple tart, this classic apple cider vinaigrette and these delicious apple hand pies!

Dutch Caramel Apple Pie Bars Recipe

Let’s just cut to the chase on this one and say that these will be one of the best desserts that you make this fall. I absolutely love anything that is made with apples, and I especially love dutch apple pie. The buttery crumbs on top of tender spiced apples are my favorite! I love that these bars have everything that you love about a dutch apple pie. They are easy to cut up and serve to a crowd. They have an easy, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pie crust base. Followed by spiced tender apples and a buttery crisp. But you can’t forget one of the best parts of this dessert! The drizzled homemade caramel on top! It’s so good that you may be tempted to eat it plain!

Ingredients in Dutch Caramel Apple Pie Bars

This recipe is so delicious and sweet. It really captures what I really love about fall… Apple recipes! Put these delicious bars on your fall baking list. You won’t regret it! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Crust Ingredients

Flour: I used all-purpose flour for this crust. Salt: The salt enhances the ingredients in the crust and gives it some flavor. Butter: I always use unsalted butter in my pie crusts. Egg: I like to use large eggs whenever I make any recipes! Water: Use cold water when you mix this into your crust.

Apple Filling Ingredients

Flour: Use unbleached, all-purpose flour. Sugar: This will sweeten up the filling! Nutmeg: I LOVE this fall flavor!! Cinnamon: When you mix cinnamon and nutmeg, you get that delicious, classic flavor. Salt: Enhance the flavor with some salt. Apples: I used Granny Smith apples and dices them up.Vanilla Extract: I love adding a splash of vanilla to the flavor! Heavy Cream: You don’t need much cream to make this extra delightful!

Crumb Topping Ingredients

Flour: I used unbleached all-purpose flour for this crumb topping as well as the filling and crust for these dutch caramel apple pie bars. Sugar: Granulated sugar is perfect for sweetening this up. Salt: Just a pinch of salt is all that you need. Cinnamon: This complements the filling flavor so nicely. Butter: The butter is melted and mixed with the other ingredients to make that delicious crumb texture. Vanilla Extract: Add in a little bit of flavor with some flavor!

Caramel Topping

Brown Sugar: This sweetener adds the BEST flavor to the topping! Butter: Unsalted butter is what I used in this caramel. Half and Half: You can buy this at the store or easily make some at home using this recipe!Vanilla: You will finish this off by using this in the topping as well! Salt: A pinch of salt is used to add a bit of flavor.

How to Make Dutch Caramel Apple Pie Bars

These caramel apple pie bars are the best because it’s like an apple pie but less work and… you can eat it on the go with your hands! It doesn’t get much better than that!

Crust

Filling

Topping

Caramel

In the Fridge: Once your bars have cooled then, you can place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.In the Freezer: You can freeze these bars and save them for later! Just wait to add on the caramel drizzle until just before serving. Store your bars in an airtight container and label them with the date. These will last about 3 months in the freezer. When you are ready to eat them, let them thaw overnight in your fridge. Drizzle on some fresh caramel, and you will be all set!

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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.