Caramel Apple Bars

These gooey caramel apple bars have a buttery oat crust topped with sliced apples and sweet caramel for a fall favorite!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 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). Grease a 15x10-inch jellyroll pan.

Step 2

To make the crust: Combine flour, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl; stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly. Press 1/2 of the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.

Step 3

To 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 the 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 golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.