Best 7 Peanutty Caramel Apple Bars Recipes

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Peanutty caramel apple bars are a delightful and versatile treat that combines the flavors of sweet apples, crunchy peanuts, and rich caramel. With a variety of ingredients and techniques to choose from, finding the best recipe for peanutty caramel apple bars can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Whether you prefer a classic recipe that embodies the nostalgic flavors of your childhood or a more modern take that incorporates unique ingredients and cooking methods, there is a peanutty caramel apple bar recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. From selecting the perfect apples to mastering the art of caramel-making, this article will guide you through the process of creating peanutty caramel apple bars that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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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-NUT BARS



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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

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup caramel topping
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 medium apple, peeled, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

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

PEANUTTY CARAMEL BARS



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Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts and peanut butter, they remind some folks of a candy bar. Kids of all ages love them. -Charlene Bennett Clearville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup peanut butter, divided
4 cups Cheerios
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until melted. Add cereal and peanuts; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside., In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 20-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Refrigerate before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUTTY CARAMEL APPLES



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Chopped dry roasted peanuts put an added layer of nutty deliciousness on classic caramel apples. The perfect dessert for a fall night (or any night!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 apples (1-1/2 lb.), well chilled
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
2 Tbsp. milk
1 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Wash apples, then dry completely. (Note: In order for the caramel sauce to stick to the apples, the apples need to be well chilled before washing, drying and dipping in the caramel sauce.)
  • Insert wooden pop stick into stem end of each apple. Microwave caramels and milk in large glass microwaveable measuring cup on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended when stirred.
  • Cover large plate with parchment; spray with cooking spray. Place nuts in bowl. Dip apples, 1 at a time, into caramel sauce, turning to evenly coat each apple. Hold dipped apple over bowl to let excess caramel drip back into bowl. Dip apples in nuts; place on prepared plate.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour or until caramel is firm. Remove apples from refrigerator 15 min. before serving. (Note: Caramel apples can be refrigerated up to 2 days before serving.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

PEANUTTY CARAMEL BARS



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Make and share this Peanutty Caramel Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SweetySJD

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup peanut butter (not reduced fat)
4 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup semisweet chips or 1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, heat caramels, water and 1/2 cup peanut butter on high for 1 minute, stir. Microwave 1-2 minutes longer or until melted.
  • Add cereal and peanuts; stir until coated.
  • Spread into a greased 13x9x2-in pan; set aside.
  • In another bowl, heat chips, butter and remaining peanut butter on high for 30-60 seconds or until melted.
  • Spread over cereal mixture. Chill before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 145.3, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 4

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

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

EASY CARAMEL APPLE PIE BARS



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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

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed

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

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the apples into thin slices. This will help them cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the butter and sugar together with a cheese grater.
  • Be sure to press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. This will help it hold together when you cut it into bars.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These peanutty caramel apple bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of peanut butter, caramel, and apples is irresistible, and the bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these peanutty caramel apple bars a try.

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