Gooey Carmel Apple Bars
Indulge in the ultimate fall-inspired treat with these Gooey Caramel Apple Bars, a heavenly combination of buttery crumble, spiced apple filling, and rich caramel. This easy-to-make dessert starts with a golden oatmeal crust, baked to perfection and layered with tender cinnamon-coated apples and luscious caramel sauce. Topped with a crumbly, buttery mix, these bars bake into a sweet and satisfying masterpiece with a gooey center and crunchy topping. Perfect for cozy family gatherings, potlucks, or simply pairing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these dessert bars capture the quintessential flavors of autumn in every bite. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, these caramel apple bars are not only delicious but also a breeze to make, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Brown sugar
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 200 grams Rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Baking soda
- 400 grams Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 250 milliliters Caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, salt, and baking soda into the bowl. Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly mixture. Reserve 1 cup (roughly 150 grams) of this mixture for the topping.
Press the remaining crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base. Bake this crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to set.
While the crust is baking, prepare the apple filling. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
Once the crust has been pre-baked, remove it from the oven and spread the caramel sauce evenly over the crust.
Distribute the diced apple mixture over the caramel layer in an even layer.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the apple layer, covering the top of the bars evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. For best results, let them sit for at least 1 hour to let the layers set up properly.
Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed. Optional: Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.5 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% | |
*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.
