Layers of spiced apples, biscuit base, caramel and pretzels make a rich treat, ideal for autumn snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine flour, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, then press evenly into the prepared pan.
03 - Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
04 - While the base bakes, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, and cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the apple mixture over the baked biscuit base in an even layer.
06 - Sprinkle chopped pretzels evenly on top of the apples.
07 - Generously drizzle caramel sauce over the apple and pretzel layer. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
08 - Return pan to oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the caramel is bubbling and apples are tender.
09 - Cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into bars.
