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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bars

Updated: March 13, 2019 / Published: October 16, 2015 By Ilona This website contains affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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Delicious crunchy cinnamon caramel apple bars.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bars by ilonaspassion #applebars #caramelbars #bars

I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving here in Canada couple days ago. It is perfect time to spend with family and friends. I’m getting used to having Thanksgiving before Halloween. The weather was very nice and sunny. While I remember gloomy and colder November Thanksgiving in US. I really cherished this time.

Especially for our Canadian Thanksgiving I made these cinnamon caramel apple bars. They were so good and everyone loved them. They are made with buttery crunchy crust and apples. Cinnamon adds addition flavor. Because cinnamon + apples are meant together. Caramel is formed right on the pan when you are cooking apples. I’ve made the best decision by adding brown sugar to these caramel apple bars.

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If you will be looking for some November Thanksgiving recipes, make these cinnamon caramel apple bars. You’ll see they will be eaten so quickly. I can also suggest these Mini Coconut Pumpkin Cheesecakes and Cinnamon Pumpkin Apple Muffins for any holidays or party gathering.

Baking with apples reminds me cold evenings and colorful leafs. The trees are so beautiful here in Ontario, very stunning view. I am still planning to go apple farm picking with my children. Are you going apple picking? How do spend your Fall?

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*After reading reviews I just need to state this recipe is complete. It doesn’t need liquid in the dough it is made without any liquid that’s why the bars will be crumbly:) Thank you so much for trying my recipes!

The dough is similar to tart, I just added baking powder but otherwise work with this dough like it is a tart. I also found the best way is to knead by hand and you don’t have to do it long just until you will combine a ball.

The recipe is not pour ingredients into a bowl and you will get bars. You need to work with your hands, so if you are looking for easier recipe try these Cinnamon Pumpkin Apple Muffins or these Apple Crumble Muffins.

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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Bars

Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Calories:
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1 egg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter + 4 Tbsp.
  • 6 large apples peeled & diced
  • 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, confectioner's sugar, egg and a pinch of salt. Shred 1/2 cup cold butter and combine with flour. Knead the dough by hand or in the mixer with dough hook attachment.
  • Make a ball, cover with foil and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a large pan melt 4 Tbsp. butter, add apples and cook on low-medium heat for 10 minutes. When apples will be soft add cinnamon and brown sugar. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 13 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and cut about 3/4 dough. Leave the rest for the top.
  • Spread 3/4 dough on the bottom of the baking pan nicely. Add apples.
  • In the end shred the remaining dough and spread on the top of the apples.
  • Bake for about 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gPotassium: 0mgVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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  1. Justine

    October 16, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    This looks so delicious! I just got a fresh shipment of apples from BC, and I’m definitely going to try this out. Pinning now. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 16, 2015 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you Justine for pinning!

      Reply
  2. Jax

    October 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I went apple picking on Vancouver Island with my Gramps a couple of weeks ago – this recipe looks like a great use of the 100+ lbs of apples I brought home!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 16, 2015 at 12:24 PM

      Vancouver Island is on my list to visit. I heard it’s beautiful:)

      Reply
  3. Julia (@Imagelicious)

    October 16, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Look at these bars. I can see how buttery the cookie part is and the apple part is smooth and sweet and delicious. Yum

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 16, 2015 at 12:22 PM

      Thank you Julia!

      Reply
  4. Samantha

    October 16, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Thank you for this post – this looks SO GOOD! Why didn’t I see this before I had my thanksgiving dinner with my family?!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 16, 2015 at 6:58 PM

      Thank you Samantha!

      Reply
  5. momwithfive

    October 16, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Here in Hungary it’s raining for 2 days now. This recipe will make my family happy. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 16, 2015 at 6:57 PM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Heidi @ Food Doodles

    October 16, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Yum!! I love most apple desserts but this one looks incredible! The caramelly apples, the crumble, its like all my favorite dessert things rolled into one. Great job! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 16, 2015 at 6:57 PM

      Thanks Heidi!

      Reply
  7. Emily @ The Innovative Mama

    October 16, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    These look absolutely delicious. So perfect for fall!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 16, 2015 at 6:57 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Lisa (@retrohousewife5)

    October 17, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    They look delicious! I know most people are all about pumpkin in fall but I prefer apples. Yum!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:39 PM

      Thanks Lisa for your visit!

      Reply
  9. miss (@thedealmatch)

    October 17, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    Yum… can’t wait to try this recipe next week. Looks delicious

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Andreea

    October 17, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    These look so delicious and decadent. Great photos! Nice meeting you and discovering your blog.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:37 PM

      Thank you so much Andrea!

      Reply
  11. Helen

    October 17, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Those look so good! I bet the cinnamon-caramel-apple combination is delicious

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:36 PM

      Thanks Helen.

      Reply
  12. AvocadoPesto

    October 17, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Love the sound of these! So delicious looking : ))

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:36 PM

      Thank you.

      Reply
  13. Brooke

    October 17, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    These Bars look so good. We live right near some wonderful orchards, so I will be trying these for sure.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:35 PM

      Thanks Brooke.

      Reply
  14. homemadefoodjunkie

    October 17, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    These bars look heavenly! My favorite sort of crumbly, delicious apple caramel dessert!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:35 PM

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  15. choclette

    October 17, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Apple and cinnamon are two words that are made to go together. Your bars look scrumptious.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 6:35 PM

      I agree! Thank you.

      Reply
  16. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

    October 17, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Looks super YUM!!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 17, 2015 at 7:41 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Pretty Practical Pantry

    October 18, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Looks and sounds delicious! I love the combination of apples and caramel.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 19, 2015 at 9:04 AM

      Me too:) Thank you so much.

      Reply
  18. J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all

    October 18, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Cinnamon and caramel is one of my favorite fall combinations. These little treats look perfect for fall!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 19, 2015 at 9:03 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Sina @ Vegan Heaven

    October 18, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Yummy! These look amazing, Ilona! What a great fall recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 19, 2015 at 9:03 AM

      Thank you Sina!

      Reply
  20. Candy Company

    October 18, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    I love apple picking and apples, my dad had a small apple farm so we used to have very busy autumn 🙂 Every day you learn something new – I didn’t know that you have Thanksgiving earlier in Canada…

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 19, 2015 at 9:02 AM

      Yes, it is earlier here. I remember my apple picking childhood memories.

      Reply
  21. Everyday Sarah Jane

    October 18, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    These look delicious! What a perfect recipe for this time of the year!!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 19, 2015 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you for your visit to my blog:)

      Reply
      • Everyday Sarah Jane

        October 19, 2015 at 10:48 AM

        Of course!

        Reply
  22. Amanda {Striped Spatula}

    October 18, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    I love fruit crumb bars and these look divine. Perfect for the chilly days ahead!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 19, 2015 at 9:01 AM

      Thank you Amanda!

      Reply
  23. Darlene @ Dip Recipe Creations

    October 20, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    These look delicious! I’m sure the caramel just takes this over the top in terms of flavor!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM

      Caramel is always the best. Thanks Darlene!

      Reply
  24. manju

    October 21, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    I just cant seem to get enough of apples this season. These look wonderful!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 8:58 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie

    October 21, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Oh my goodness! This looks so yummy, Ilona! My family LOVES apples and these bars sound so simple to make too. The perfect fall time treat!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 21, 2015 at 10:11 PM

      Thank you Joscelyn!

      Reply
  26. Delicious Meets Healthy

    October 22, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    What a great dessert for fall! Looks delicious! I am definitely making this soon!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      October 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  27. salexis

    November 10, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    This recipe looks fabulous, can’t wait to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 11, 2015 at 9:22 AM

      Thanks Salexis!

      Reply
  28. Tanya

    December 6, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    Hi Ilona! Its been such a long time since I’ve last visited you. So, sorry. You have so many yummy and such amazing recipes that I don’t know where to start. I’ve been having tummy issues so, I have to take it easy. But, this apple dessert looks easy to digest! I want to give this a try. What kind of apples did you use? Sweet or tart side? Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us!!!!! Your pictures are so awesome that I want to run into my kitchen and start cooking! I will wait for your response and will let you know how it turned out! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      December 7, 2016 at 8:59 AM

      Hello Tanya! I used sweet apples. I hope you’ll feel better soon and you would be able to eat whatever you would like. Thank you so much for your comments and reading my blog!

      Reply
  29. Bernadette

    November 5, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    I tried this recipe last night and was pretty frustrated. The dough is so dry there is no way it can be kneaded either with a dough hook on my mixer or by hand. I ended up chilling it and pressing into the pan which worked fine but that was after wasting time trying to do the impossible. There is no caramel taste to this recipe. I followed the instructions exactly. It ended up ok when I heated it and served with vanilla ice cream but it’s not a keeper.

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 6, 2017 at 4:22 PM

      Hello,
      I am sorry that you were very frustrated with the recipe. The dough is just similar to tart crust. I only added baking powder to the dough however it is the same work as with the tart. I make that kind of bars often at my home and it is a keeper for along time now. Anyway, thanks for trying my recipe.

      Reply

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