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Dessert for 12

Caramel Apple Crisp Bars

$2.66for 455 minServes 12

These apple bars bake a buttery crumb around cinnamon apples, then finish with a quick brown sugar caramel sauce.

Caramel Apple Crisp Bars

Photo: pinchofyum.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Butter, 8 oz$0.40/oz typical8 oz$3.20Typical price
Apples, 1.15 lb$1.79/lb typical1.15 lb$2.01Typical price
Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical2 oz$0.46Typical price
Total for the servings shown$7.97

Swaps

  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Baking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

  • 55 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 12servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanVegetarianBudgetDessertsFall

Typical price

$0.66 per serving$2.66 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 4 small apples
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cream or half and half
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Mix the 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour until crumbly.
  3. Press half the crumb mixture into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Spread the apples over the crust, cover with the remaining crumbs, and bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Cook the 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cream, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring until smooth.
  6. Cool the bars for 10 minutes, drizzle them with the caramel sauce, and cut them into squares.

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