Starbucks Caramel Apple Bars Recipe

Name: Starbucks Caramel Apple Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE FILLING; 2 granny smith apples (large, cored, peeled, and cut in 1 cm cubes); 1/4 cup water; 2 -3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; FOR THE SHORTBREAD CRUST; 1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes); 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I usually substitute 1 Tbsp flour for corn starch); 1/4 cup icing sugar; FOR THE TOPPING; 1/2 cup icing sugar (scant 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup sugar (scant 1/2 cup); 3/4 cup flour (scant 3/4 cup); 1/2 cup butter, softened (scant 1/2 cup); 3 -4 tablespoons caramel topping

Servings: persons

FOR THE FILLING
2 granny smith apples (large, cored, peeled, and cut in 1 cm cubes)
1/4 cup water
2 -3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
FOR THE SHORTBREAD CRUST
1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour (I usually substitute 1 Tbsp flour for corn starch)
1/4 cup icing sugar
FOR THE TOPPING
1/2 cup icing sugar (scant 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sugar (scant 1/2 cup)
3/4 cup flour (scant 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup butter, softened (scant 1/2 cup)
3 -4 tablespoons caramel topping

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["Core and peel apples, cut into 1 cm cubes.", "For the filling, combine apples in a small pot with water, sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch.", "Set on medium-low heat to soften while you prepare the crust and topping.", "For the shortbread crust, mix the icing sugar into the butter.", "Add the flour and stir until smooth and whipped-looking.", "Spread crust mixture evenly into the bottom on a 9""x9"" pan.", "Once the apples are softened but not mushy, spread on top of the crust.", "Mix the icing sugar, sugar, and flour of the topping ingredients; stir in the butter until it is crumbly like moist bread crumbs.", "Take handfuls of the topping and sprinkle over the apples, breaking up big clumps until you can't see apples anymore. You may not use all of the topping.", "Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top; cool completely.", "Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping in a nice diagonal grid.", "Cut into 9 pieces.", "If you want to be really decadent, you could serve it with ice cream."]

990

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE FILLING, 2 granny smith apples (large, cored, peeled, and cut in 1 cm cubes), 1/4 cup water, 2 -3 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Starbucks Caramel Apple Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Starbucks Caramel Apple Bars

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