Description
These Caramel Apple Bars are a cozy fall dessert layered with spiced apples, buttery oat crumble, and a drizzle of caramel. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for autumn gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 3 large apples, peeled and diced
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking soda. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Press half the mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Layer diced apples on top of the crust and drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, use Granny Smith apples.
- You can add chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, to the crumble for added crunch.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
