Caramel Apple Crumb Bars
"[Photograph: Carrie Vasios] In these decadently delicious bars, a shortbread crust is layered with spiced apples and homemade caramel then finished with a crumb topping. Note: To make quick work of the apple slices, I prefer to use a peeling machine such as this one, which I think is also a great investment for pies. If you're doing the slicing by hand, simply peel and core the apples then slice into 1/8-inch slices. About the author: Carrie Vasios is the editor of Serious Eats: Sweets. She likes to peruse her large collection of cookbooks while eating jam from the jar. You can follow her on Twitter @carrievasios..."
INGREDIENTS
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For Caramel
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 cup heavy cream
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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For Apple Layer
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5 cups apple slices (see note) from about 4 large Granny Smith apples
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1 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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For Crust and Crumble
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3 cups all purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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16 tablespoons (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, diced
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1 egg
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3 tablespoons heavy cream
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