Easy Caramel Apple Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1.25 cups butter, melted
• 2 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 1.5 cups caramel ice cream topping
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper. Gather all your ingredients for the caramel apple bars.
2. For the crust: In a large bowl, mix flour, quick oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 18 minutes.
3. Prepare the caramel filling: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine caramel topping and remaining flour. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
4. Arrange apple slices over the baked crust. Sprinkle nuts, if desired, on top of the apples. Pour the caramel filling over the apple layer, then crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top.
5. Bake until the topping is golden brown and crisp, approximately 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 409 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 39 g
• Sodium Content: 370 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 33 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 64 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g