CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS

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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

1 (16 ounce) tub Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ cups peeled and chopped favorite apples

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

Sipho Mbatha
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I can't wait to make these bars again.


Osiame Ximba
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These bars are now a family favorite.


Kigz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


oluchimiracle akachukwu
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These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Ak shakib Rakib
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The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Akash Asghar
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I love the crunch of the topping.


Eduardo Jauregui
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These bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious.


Venus Jean
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit.


shree subedi
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These bars are the perfect fall treat. I love the combination of the apples and the caramel.


Star hero Extra
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I'm not a huge fan of apples, but I love these bars.


Ali zfr
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These bars are so delicious. I can't wait to make them again.


Jemesa Robinson
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect.


Lisa Parker
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are now a family favorite.


Irfan irfan Irfan irfan
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These bars are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Kamuhanda John
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I love the crunch of the topping. It adds a nice texture to the bars.


Chipotle 2020
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The caramel sauce is the perfect topping for these bars. It's so rich and flavorful.


KK KK
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These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can use pre-made pie crust to save time.


DERRANO CLARKE
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Rajam 125
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These caramel apple crunch bars are the perfect fall treat! They're easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of the sweet and tart apples with the crunchy topping.