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Crispy Miso Caramel Apple Crumble Bars

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A unique dessert combining salty white miso caramel with tart apples and a crunchy oat crust. These bars offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a satisfying texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup white miso paste
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Flaky sea salt (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  3. Press half of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, peel and slice the apples. Spread them evenly over the partially baked crust and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  5. Reduce oven heat to 325°F (160°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk granulated sugar and miso paste until dissolved and bubbling.
  6. Carefully pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens slightly (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter.
  7. Pour the warm miso caramel over the apples in the baking dish.
  8. Crumble the remaining crust mixture evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and caramel is bubbling.
  10. Cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting to allow the caramel to set.

Notes

Use white miso for a milder flavor; red miso is too salty. Partially baking the crust prevents sogginess. Cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices. Can be made gluten-free by substituting flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.

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Keywords: miso caramel, apple bars, fall dessert, easy dessert, savory sweet, oat crumble, miso recipe

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