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Caramel Apple Bars

Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a fall gathering, or simply craving a delicious dessert, these Caramel Apple Bars are the perfect choice. The combination of sweet apples, crunchy topping, and rich caramel makes them a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Caramel Apple Bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped

Filling:

  • 4 cups granny smith apples 4 apples, cored
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 11 ounces wrapped soft caramels unwrapped
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  • In a mixing machine, blend butter and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • Mix flour, salt, and baking soda separately, then add it slowly to the mixer on low speed.
  • Add oats and pecans until just mixed.
  • Take out two cups of this mixture and keep it aside.
  • Press the rest into the baking pan gently.
  • Coat apples with flour and cinnamon then put them on the crust.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels and butter until smooth.
  • Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples.
  • Crumble the reserved oat mixture on top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
  • Let it cool completely before cutting into slices.

Notes

How to Store Caramel Apple Bars:

Serve: Caramel Apple Bars can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container. To prevent excess moisture, line the container with paper towels.
Store: Refrigerate Caramel Apple Pie Bars for about 1 week in a container lined with paper towels. Allow them to reach room temperature before serving to soften the caramel.
Freeze: Cut the cooled bars and store them in a sealed container with parchment paper between layers. Freeze Caramel Apple Bars for about 6 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.