Delicious Caramel Apple Bars
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with these irresistible Caramel Apple Bars! Featuring a buttery oat crust, a layer of cinnamon-spiced apples, and a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce, these bars strike the perfect balance between sweet and tart. Topped with a golden, crumbly streusel, every bite is filled with warm, cozy flavors that are perfect for autumn gatherings or an after-dinner treat. With just 25 minutes of prep time and everyday pantry staples, this easy recipe yields 12 delectable servings. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh from the oven or packed for a picnic, these caramel apple bars are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Keywords: caramel apple bars, fall dessert, oat crust, cinnamon apples, easy baking recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 cup store-bought caramel sauce or homemade caramel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, rolled oats, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust. Set aside the remaining mixture for the topping.
In another bowl, toss the diced apples with the ground cinnamon and brown sugar until the apples are well coated.
Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly over the crust layer in the baking pan.
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apple layer, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Mix the reserved crumb mixture with the vanilla extract and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the caramel layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the caramel is bubbling.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will ensure they hold their shape when sliced.
Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 124.6 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.3 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 1881 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 757.2 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 481.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1633 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
