CARAMEL APPLE BARS

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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

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples (3 medium)
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 bag (14 ounces) caramels

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

Steve Bond
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Overall, I really enjoyed these bars. They're easy to make and they taste delicious. I would definitely make them again.


Dameian Clinton
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the caramel topping next time.


Abdhul Majheed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Tanisha Kobiraj
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These bars are amazing! The combination of apples, caramel, and pecans is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Brandon Twitor
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Abayomi Abdulmujeeb
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The caramel topping is especially delicious.


Mostakim Bhuiyan
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These caramel apple bars are a delightful treat! The crust is buttery and flaky, the apples are tender and juicy, and the caramel topping is rich and decadent. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making t


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