Best 5 Caramel Apple Crisp Bars Recipes

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Caramel apple crisp bars are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of sweet apples, gooey caramel, and a crispy oat topping. They are a popular dessert for fall gatherings, as they are a delicious way to enjoy the season's bounty of apples. Made with simple ingredients, these bars are easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer tart apples or sweet, crisp apples, or prefer a thick layer of caramel or a thin drizzle, this recipe can be adapted to suit your preferences.

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

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 CRISP BARS



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This easy-to-make, easy-to-eat caramel apple crisp bar recipe is the epitome of spicy, caramel-kissed goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1-1/4 cups flour, divided
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
2 Tbsp. milk
2 large apples, chopped (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray. Mix oats, 1 cup flour, baking soda and spices until blended.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended. Reserve 1 cup oat mixture; press remaining onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min.
  • Meanwhile, microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec. Stir in remaining flour.
  • Sprinkle apples over crust; drizzle with caramel sauce. Crumble remaining oat mixture over caramel sauce.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until golden brown. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

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

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

APPLE CRUMB BARS



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This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crisp bars for parties and for family, and they're always a hit. -Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided
5 to 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda; cut in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; spread over apples. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE CARAMEL CRUMB BARS



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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

½ cup light cream
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon whiskey
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg white, lightly beaten
10 cups peeled, sliced baking apples
¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup chopped walnuts

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

Tips for Making Caramel Apple Crisp Bars

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Peel and slice the apples thinly so that they cook evenly. If you don't want to peel the apples, you can use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
  • Don't overmix the topping. If you overmix it, the bars will be tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until the topping is golden brown and the apples are soft. This will take about 45 minutes.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.

Conclusion

Caramel apple crisp bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for fall. They are made with a layer of apples, a layer of caramel, and a layer of oat topping. The bars are baked until the topping is golden brown and the apples are soft. Caramel apple crisp bars are a great way to use up leftover apples, and they are also a fun and festive dessert to serve at parties.

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