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Caramel Apple Bars
5 from 9 votes

Caramel Apple Bars

Caramel Apple Bars are the best ever easy fall dessert! Crumbly, chewy oat cookie crust and streusel surround sweet apple pie and buttery caramel filling.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup pecans , finely chopped
Filling:
  • 4 cups apple cored, Granny Smith, about 4 apples
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 11 ounces caramels unwrapped, wrapped, soft
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with baking spray.
  2. Add butter and brown sugar to your stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda then add into stand mixer on lowest speed setting.
  4. Add in oats and pecans until just combined.
  5. Remove two cups of the crumb mixture and set aside.
  6. Press the remaining mixture into the baking pan and press down gently.
  7. Toss apples with flour and cinnamon and add to the crust.
  8. Add caramels and butter to a medium microwave safe bowl and microwave on half power in 30 second increments until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apple mixture.
  10. Crumble the rest of the oat mixture over the caramel sauce.
  11. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  12. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 156mg (7%) Potassium 94mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 7%
Potassium 94mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.