Caramel Apple Bars Recipe
π Cook Time: 30 minutes
π Prep Time: 20 minutes
π Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet caramel and tangy apples with our irresistible Caramel Apple Bars recipe! These decadent bars are perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings and are sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re craving a cozy treat for winter nights or need a crowd-pleaser for your next potluck or holiday gathering, these bars are the answer!
Recipe Category:
Bar Cookie πͺ
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Apple, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Winter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Margarine | 1/4 cup |
| Shortening | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1 3/4 cups |
| Flour | 1 cup |
| Quick-cooking oats | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Pecans | 1/2 cup |
| Baking apples | 4 1/2 cups |
| Flour (for filling) | 3 tablespoons |
| Butter (for filling) | 1 tablespoon |
| Margarine (for filling) | 3 tablespoons |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
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Cream together the butter, margarine, shortening, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
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Add the flour, oats, salt, and baking soda to the creamed mixture, and mix until well combined.
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Stir in the pecans until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Set aside 2 cups of the oat mixture for later use.
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Press the remaining oat mixture firmly into the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
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Prepare the filling by tossing the baking apples with flour until evenly coated.
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Spoon the coated apples over the prepared crust in the baking pan.
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In a saucepan, melt the caramels, butter, and margarine over low heat until smooth and creamy.
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Drizzle the melted caramel mixture evenly over the apples in the baking pan.
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Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture evenly over the top of the caramel-coated apples.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the bars are lightly browned and the caramel is bubbling.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
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Serve and enjoy these heavenly Caramel Apple Bars as a delightful dessert or snack!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 385.3
- Total Fat: 17.2g
- Saturated Fat: 7.2g
- Cholesterol: 24.2mg
- Sodium: 328.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 56.3g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 35.6g
- Protein: 4.3g
Note: Nutrition information is approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used.
