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Caramel Apple Pie Squares

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
65 min
SERVINGS
16 servings
Dessert
Caramel Apple Pie Squares
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for easy removal.
3
In a food processor, combine flour, 1 cup of unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, a single egg, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Process the ingredients until they form a crumbly mixture that can be easily molded into a cohesive dough by pinching it.
4
Place 3/4 of the dough mixture into your prepared baking dish and use your hands to press it down evenly, creating a uniform crust.
5
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened, approximately 5 minutes.
6
Add a spoonful of cornstarch to the skillet and mix until it has thickened, adding more cornstarch as needed.
7
Pour the caramelized apple mixture over the crust and smooth it out with a spatula until it's evenly distributed.
8
Crush the remaining dough mixture and sprinkle it on top of the apple mixture, creating a layered effect.
9
Bake the dish in your preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
10
Allow the dish to cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into bars.