Caramel Apple Bars

Name: Caramel Apple Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 bars (using an 8x8-inch pan)
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups peeled diced firm apples; ½ cup homemade or store-bought caramel sauce

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
12 bars (using an 8x8-inch pan)
Calories
286 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Caramel Apple Bars

Iris Warren

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Caramel apple bars start with a brown sugar oat base, then baked apples, gooey caramel, and a cinnamon crumble are layered on top. Bliss!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour (plus 3 tablespoons), divided
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups peeled diced firm apples such as Granny Smith (about 2 large or 3 medium)
½ cup homemade or store-bought caramel sauce try with this vegan caramel sauce

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Instructions

Place rack in center of your oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, 1 cup all purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, all-spice, and nutmeg. Add the butter in small pieces, then quickly work it in with your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the caramel and remaining 3 tablespoons of flour. Set aside.
Press 2/3 of the crumbs into the prepared baking dish and evenly arrange the sliced apples over top. Then evenly pour the caramel over the top of the apples and sprinkle with the remaining crumbs.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Let the bars cool completely before cutting—or serve very messy, very delicious bars immediately.

Notes

TO STORE: Leftover caramel apple bars may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
TO FREEZE: Caramel apple bars may be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
TO REHEAT: Enjoy these bars chilled from the fridge, at room temperature, or warm. To reheat, warm an individual serving on a microwave-safe plate for 10-20 seconds.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 12) Calories 286kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Potassium 130mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 313IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars (using an 8x8-inch pan)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 286 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1(of 12)
Calories	286kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Potassium	130mg	3%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	20g	40%
Vitamin A	313IU	6%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%