Description
Indulge in the delicious combination of sweet caramel, juicy apples, and buttery oat crust with these irresistible Caramel Apple Bars. Perfect for fall baking or anytime you crave a cozy treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Layer and Bake: Press half of the mixture into the pan, add apples, caramel sauce, and pecans, then top with the remaining oat mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan before cutting into bars. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor or Honeycrisp for a sweeter taste.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
