Best 3 Caramel Apple Bars Iii Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, caramel apple bars III are the perfect choice. These gooey, caramel-filled bars have a flaky crust and a sweet, tart apple filling, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some caramel apple bars III!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL APPLE BARS

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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

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
FILLING:
4-1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package (11 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons butter

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 III

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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

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 ½ cups apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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

CARAMEL APPLE BARS II

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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

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ cups butter, melted
2 cups apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups caramel ice cream topping
½ cup all-purpose flour

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

Tips:

Use a sharp knife to slice the apples. This will help prevent them from browning and make them easier to mix into the batter.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Caramel apple bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover apples. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dessert that everyone will love.