Caramel Apple Bars

These caramel apple bars have a buttery oat crust topped with a layer of sliced apples, gooey caramel, and crunchy streusel for a fall favorite!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment.

Step 2

To make the crust: Combine 2 cups flour, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly. Press 2/3 of crust mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make the caramel filling: Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/2 cup of flour in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Spread apple slices evenly over baked crust; sprinkle nuts on top. Pour caramel filling over apple layer; crumble remaining crust mixture over the top of everything. Bake in the preheated oven until top is crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing into bars.