Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, and sea salt. Stir together well.

Step 3

Press this mixture into the prepared sheet pan in an even layer.

Step 4

Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and slightly firm.

Step 5

Combine the apples, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice, and set aside.

Step 6

Combine the rolled oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and almond flour in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Step 7

Remove the crust from the oven, and then increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.

Step 8

Layer the apple mixture evenly over the crust.

Step 9

Sprinkle the apple layer with the oat topping.

Step 10

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown.

Step 11

In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine the coconut oil and pure maple syrup, and stir together.

Step 12

Once heated through, add the almond butter, and whisk together until smooth.

Step 13

Remove from heat, then add in the vanilla extract and sea salt.

Step 14

When the bars are finished baking, remove from the oven and allow them to cool for 20 minutes. Then place them in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Step 15

Cut into 12-16 bars and drizzle with the salted caramel sauce.