Apple Pie Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Add the flour, butter, and salt to a food processor and process until you have a mixture of pea sized pieces of butter throughout.

Step 3

While pulsing, add the water one tablespoon at a time until you have a moist dough that just barely holds together.

Step 4

Press mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Step 5

Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Toss the apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl until well combined.

Step 7

Spoon the apples over the crust and drizzle with the caramel sauce.

Step 8

Place the flour, sugar, and cubed butter into a food processor and process until you have coarse crumbs.

Step 9

Sprinkle the topping over the apples.

Step 10

Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Step 11

Cool before slicing and serving.