Caramel Apple Bars Recipe

Name: Caramel Apple Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened; ¼ cup shortening (I used butter flavor Crisco); 1 ¾ cups flour; 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 5 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples; 3 tablespoons flour; 14 ounces chewy caramels

Servings: persons

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened
¼ cup shortening (I used butter flavor Crisco)
1 ¾ cups flour
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
5 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons flour
14 ounces chewy caramels

1
Heat oven to 400* F.
2
Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl.
3
Stir in 1 3/4 c flour, the oats, salt and baking soda.
4
Reserve 2 c of oat mixture; press remaining mixture in ungreased 13x9x2 inches pan.
5
Toss apples and 3 T flour; spread over mixture in pan.
6
Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples (don't worry if it's not perfect- caramel will even out during baking).
7
Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.
8
Bake 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden, apples are tender, and caramel is set.
9
Store covered in refrigerator (if they last that long!
10
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932

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened, ¼ cup shortening (I used butter flavor Crisco), 1 ¾ cups 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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