Step into the realm of culinary bliss with our delectable journey to create the most tantalizing caramel apple bars. These irresistible treats harmonize the sweet crunch of apples with the velvety embrace of caramel, enveloped in a crisp, buttery crust. Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures that will dance upon your palate, leaving you craving more with each delectable bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to elevate your baking skills and create caramel apple bars that are sure to impress and satisfy.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS
The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can't resist a "taste test" before a party, just arrange each apple bar on a serving platter and no one will know a piece is missing from the pan! -Katherine White, Henderson, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over crust., In a small bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; spoon over cream cheese layer. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer., Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping; cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CARAMEL APPLE BARS
These bars make an excellent fall dessert. We like to warm individual servings in the microwave and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It quickly became a family favorite; maybe it'll become one of your family's, too. -Carol Stuber, Osawatomie, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add flour, oats, salt and baking soda; mix well. If desired, stir in pecans. Set aside 2 cups. Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. , For filling, toss apples with flour; spoon over the crust. In a saucepan, melt the caramels and butter over low heat; drizzle over apples. Top with the reserved oat mixture. , Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CARAMEL APPLE BARS II
A fall favorite with baked apples and gooey caramel. A great rainy day project!
Provided by Christine
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15x10 inch jellyroll pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Stir in the melted butter. Mix until crumbly. This is the crust. Press 1/2 of this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes in preheated oven.
- In a small pan, over medium heat combine the caramel topping and the remaining 1/2 cup of flour. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. This is the caramel filling.
- Spread apple slices evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle on the nuts. Then Pour the caramel filling over the apple layer. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the top of everything. Bake again for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
EASY CARAMEL APPLE PIE BARS
If you love caramel apples and apple pie, these bar cookies are for you. Once cooled, drizzle with a homemade salted caramel sauce or a store-bought caramel sauce.
Provided by dawnbahrenfuss
Categories Desserts Pies Slab Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup white sugar, egg, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor; pulse until crumbled and easily formed into dough when pinched. Pour 3/4 of the dough into the prepared pan; press down with your hands until crust is even and well packed.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; cook and stir until apples are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch; mix, adding more cornstarch if needed, until liquids are thickened.
- Pour apple mixture onto crust; smooth with a spatula until even. Crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crumbles on top are lightly brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 122 mg, Sugar 26.9 g
CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS
Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and sweet apples take classic oat bars from ordinary to extraordinary!
Provided by Marzetti
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Marzetti®
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add dry mixture and blend to form a crumbly mixture.
- Measure and set aside 2 cups crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into a 9x13 inch pan. Spread apples into an even layer over crust.
- Transfer Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples and sprinkle remaining crumbs over all.
- Bake on middle rack of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and apples are tender. Cut into desired size bars while slightly warm and serve.
- Store remaining bars covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
CARAMEL APPLE BARS
Do you have extra apples but don't feel like making a pie? Try this easy-to-make bar with layers of brown sugar and oats surrounding apples and melted caramel.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups oat mixture; press remaining oat mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
- Toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour; spread over mixture in pan. Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg
SALTED CARAMEL APPLE BARS
This sweet, caramel apple snack bar with a hint of salt makes a great coffee break treat.
Provided by Mott's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9-inch square pan.
- Combine flour, confectioners' sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter in separate large bowl. Beat in egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Stir to combine. Add diced apples, caramel bits and walnuts; blend in thoroughly. Pour into greased pan and distribute evenly.
- Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon and sea salt for the topping. Sprinkle evenly on top of the batter.
- Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
- Cool completely and cut into 16 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 147.2 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
CARAMEL APPLE BARS III
These bars taste like caramel apples, but without all the fuss!
Provided by Pammy101
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar, butter and shortening until smooth. Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, oats, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Set aside 2 cups of this mixture. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, toss apples with lemon juice, then toss them with the 3 tablespoons of flour. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the prepared crust. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt caramels, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the melted caramels evenly over the apples. Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the top of the apple layer. Press down lightly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender. Cut while slightly warm and refrigerate any leftover bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 129.1 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
GOOEY CARAMEL APPLE BARS
Instead of preparing plenty of pies when feeding a crowd at Thanksgiving, we suggest you bake of batch of these caramel apple bars.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water and vinegar; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball., Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll out larger portion of dough between two sheets of waxed paper into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of pan; trim pastry even with top edges of pan. , In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Stir in cream. , In a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add apple mixture; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until apples are slightly tender. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Spoon into crust. , Roll out remaining pastry; place over filling. Trim and seal edges. Cut slits in top. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CARAMEL APPLE-NUT BARS
Looking for a tasty dessert using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour? Then try these bars baked with apple, nuts and oats - a delicious treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat 2 cups flour, the oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and butter with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon, until crumbly. Press about 3 cups of the mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix caramel topping and 3 tablespoons flour. Sprinkle apple and pecans over partially baked crust. Drizzle with caramel mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
SALTED CASHEW AND CARAMEL APPLE MAGIC COOKIE BARS
A delicious twist on the favorite magic cookie bar recipe. The caramel and apple with salted cashew is a delightful combination for the holidays!
Provided by Bikeramy
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with shortening.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together in a bowl. Press over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer cashews, apple, and caramel pieces evenly on top; press down with a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Loosen from the sides of the pan while warm. Let cool before cutting into diamonds or squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 283.6 mg, Sugar 34.2 g
DISAPPEARING CARAMEL APPLE BARS
I have been making these for about 10 years and have had many requests for the recipe. They are easy to make and disappear so quickly, if you don't grab one you might miss your chance! Serve immediately or refrigerate. Bars cut more easily if refrigerated first.
Provided by Christina Kloehn
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Press cookie dough into the bottom of a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light-golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Mix cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; fold in cinnamon chips. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled cookie and layer with apple slices. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar and nutmeg over apple slice layer. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 157.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
CARAMEL APPLE PECAN BARS
Caramel apple flavor in bar cookie form...love, love, love! These aren't the type of cookie bar you can eat with your hands. They're ooey gooey so you'll need a plate. They have a crunchy cinnamon crust and a caramel apple center. Each bite tastes like fall. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and it's the perfect autumn dessert.
Provided by sharyl maacks
Categories Other Desserts
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease or spray a 9 x13 pan.
- 2. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- 3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and 1 cup of the chopped nuts (keep the other 1/4 C for topping).
- 4. Stir in dry ingredients. When well-mixed reserve 1 cup for topping.
- 5. Pour into pan (it may be hard to spread but it will eventually, lol). Bake that for 20 minutes.
- 6. While baking, melt the caramels and milk in the microwave 2-3 mins. Stir carefully after each min (this is also not easy to do but it eventually will get smooth and creamy. Cool that for 5 minutes.
- 7. When the crust comes out of the oven, drain any juice from the apples. Pour the apples on the crust and spread evenly.
- 8. Then pour the caramel over the apples staying about 1/2" away from the edges.
- 9. Then drop teaspoons of the reserved batter over that spreading as well as you can. Sprinkle with reserved chopped pecans.
- 10. Return to oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes at 350. Cool well before trying to cut.
APPLE CARAMEL CRUMB BARS
Closest to the famous coffee chain's version I've ever tasted, mmmmm good. These are really good and worth the extra time to make.
Provided by Diane Renwick
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 3h24m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, and 3 tablespoons white sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugars dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes. Bring sauce to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in whiskey.
- Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and salt in a food processor; pulse to briefly combine. Scatter 3/4 cup butter pieces over the flour mixture and process until dough starts clumping together.
- Press dough over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Brush egg white over dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Combine apples, apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, lemon juice, and apple pie spice in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and looks dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in 1 tablespoon orange zest.
- Place 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/3 cup white sugar in a food processor; pulse briefly to combine. Scatter 1/2 cup butter pieces and walnuts over flour mixture. Process until topping mixture starts to clump together. Pour into a bowl. Squeeze topping mixture with your fingertips to form clumps the size of peas.
- Spread cooled filling evenly over dough. Drizzle 1/2 the caramel sauce on top. Sprinkle topping evenly over caramel.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden, about 35 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce on top. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS WITH STREUSEL TOPPING RECIPE
Paula's Home Cooking, Episode: Winter Warmers. These were enjoyed by all! Many different layers of taste.
Provided by Manami
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
- Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture is crumbly.
- Press evenly into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
- Then add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
- Stir to combine.
- Pour over warm crust.
- In a small bowl, stir together the chopped apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping.
- Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set.
- Drizzle with caramel topping.
- MAKE STRUSEL TOPPING:.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
CARAMEL-APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS
These pecan-topped bars are yummy any time of year, but they're especially good during cooler months when you're craving something rich and satisfying. -Katy Roche, Batavia, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom of a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the apples, flour and sugar; spoon over crust. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over apples., In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over caramel., Bake at 350° until center is almost set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY CARAMEL APPLE COOKIE BARS
These easy cookie bars are like having an apple pie you can pick up to eat... absolutely a crowd-pleaser! It looks complicated but is worth every second! Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Great alone or warmed and served a la mode!
Provided by Lauren Fouts
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
- Place condensed milk and caramels in the top of a double boiler over simmering water on low heat. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes.
- Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, apples, 1/2 cup flour, raisins, and pecans together in a bowl.
- Mix remaining brown sugar, remaining flour, oats, butter, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until the crumbles are the size of small peas. Remove 2 cups of mixture and set aside. Press remaining crumbles firmly into the prepared baking pan; cover evenly with the apple mixture and melted caramel mixture. Top with the reserved crumble mixture, pressing lightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes and cut into squares of desired size. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
CARAMEL APPLE BARS I
Caramel and apples make for delicious bars. Pecans in place of the walnuts would work equally as well.
Provided by Rosina
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan.
- In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter or margarine. In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 2 cups quick cooking oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and melted butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press half of mixture (about 2-1/2 cups) in the greased pan. Set aside the rest. Bake for 8 minutes.
- In a small pan over medium heat, combine caramel topping and 1/2 cup flour. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Still stirring constantly, boil for 2 or 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Spread apples and nuts onto the baked crust. Pour hot caramel mixture evenly over apples and nuts. Sprinkle reserved crumbly mixture evenly over the top.
- Return pan to oven. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan. Cut into bars. (Refrigeration makes cutting easier). Store tightly covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS
Easy caramel cheesecake bars are topped with apple slices and a final layer of Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip after the bake.
Provided by Marzetti
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Marzetti®
Time 57m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
- For the crust, combine all crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine until crumbly and butter pieces are no longer visible. Press the mixture on bottom of prepared pan.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- For the filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy.
- Add Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and mix until smooth. On low speed, mix in flour; add egg and vanilla and mix just until blended. Pour cream cheese mixture over baked crust. Arrange apple slices and press them into top of cream cheese layer.
- Bake 20-25 minutes. Allow bars to cool to room temperature.
- Cover and chill until firm. Before serving, spread Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip over top of bars.
- Cut and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
PAULA DEEN'S CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS
These are so yummy Recipe courtesy of http://www.pauladeen.com
Provided by grace moran
Categories Other Desserts
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven 350 In med bowl combine flour & brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or with your hands until mixture is crumbly.Press evenly into a 13 x 9 baking pan lined with foil. Bake 15 mins or til lightly brown.
- 2. In a large bowl beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at med speed till smooth. Then add eggs 1 at a time & vanilla. Stir to combine, pour over warm crust.
- 3. In a small bowl stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 TB sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30 mins or til filling is set. Drizzle with Caramel Topping.
- 4. Streusel Topping: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 1 stick butter In a small bowl combine all ingredents
Tips:
- For a gooey caramel layer, use a combination of light brown sugar and granulated sugar.
- To prevent the caramel from crystallizing, add a little bit of corn syrup or honey.
- If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a 9x13 inch jelly roll pan.
- Be sure to let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a fun twist, try adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips to the batter.
Conclusion:
These caramel apple bars are the perfect fall dessert. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit with friends and family. With their gooey caramel layer, sweet apple filling, and buttery oat crumb topping, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give these caramel apple bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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