Layers of caramel, spiced apples, biscuit, and pretzels create a crunchy, gooey delight ideal for sharing.
# Components:
→ Biscuit Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Apple Layer
05 - 3 medium tart apples, peeled, cored, and diced
06 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
07 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
11 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Pretzel & Caramel Topping
12 - 1 cup mini salted pretzels, roughly chopped
13 - 3/4 cup caramel sauce
14 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium bowl until a crumbly dough forms. Press evenly into the pan as the base.
03 - Transfer pan to oven and bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
04 - While the base bakes, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and cornstarch until well coated.
05 - Evenly distribute the apple mixture over the cooled biscuit base.
06 - Sprinkle chopped pretzels evenly atop apples. Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the surface and scatter flaky sea salt.
07 - Return pan to oven and bake 20–22 minutes, until caramel bubbles and apples are tender.
08 - Allow treats to cool completely in the pan. Gently lift out using parchment, then cut into bars.
