Caramel Apple Bars Recipe

Name: Caramel Apple Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup shortening (OR 3/4 stick Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks, plus additional for greasing pan); 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 large egg; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 ¾ cups quick oats, uncooked; 3 -4 granny smith apples (or Golden Delicious apples); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 (14 ounce) bag caramel candies, unwrapped

Servings: persons

¾ cup shortening (OR 3/4 stick Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks, plus additional for greasing pan)
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¾ cups quick oats, uncooked
3 -4 granny smith apples (or Golden Delicious apples)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (14 ounce) bag caramel candies, unwrapped

1
HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with shortening.
2
COMBINE 3/4 cup shortening and brown sugar in large bowl.
3
Beat at medium speed with electric mixer; add egg.
4
Beat until well blended.
5
MIX together 1 1/2 cups flour, salt and baking soda.
6
Add gradually to creamed mixture.
7
Add in oats.
8
Mix until blended.
9
Reserve 1 1/4 cups of mixture for topping.
10
Press remaining mixture into prepared pan.
11
Bake 10 minutes.
12
TOSS apples with 2 tablespoons flour and lemon juice.
13
Distribute apple mixture evenly over partially baked crust.
14
Press in lightly.
15
PLACE caramels in microwave-safe bowl.
16
Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 1 minute.
17
Stir.
18
Repeat until caramels are melted.
19
Drizzle melted caramel evenly over apples.
20
Crumble reserved topping evenly over caramel.
21
BAKE 30 to 40 minutes, or until apples are tender and top is golden brown (do not overbake).
22
Loosen caramel from sides of pan with knife.
23
Cool completely.
24
Cut into 1 1/2 inch bars.
25
Cover tightly with plastic wrap to store.

628

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup shortening (OR 3/4 stick Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks, plus additional for greasing pan), 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 large egg, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Caramel Apple Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramel Apple Bars

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