CARAMEL APPLE PECAN BARS

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Caramel apple flavor in bar cookie form...love, love, love! These aren't the type of cookie bar you can eat with your hands. They're ooey gooey so you'll need a plate. They have a crunchy cinnamon crust and a caramel apple center. Each bite tastes like fall. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and it's the perfect autumn dessert.

Provided by sharyl maacks

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg caramels, unwrapped (14 oz)
5 medium fist-sized apples (I used Cortlands), peeled, cored, & sliced thin
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c + 1/4 c coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease or spray a 9 x13 pan.
  • 2. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and 1 cup of the chopped nuts (keep the other 1/4 C for topping).
  • 4. Stir in dry ingredients. When well-mixed reserve 1 cup for topping.
  • 5. Pour into pan (it may be hard to spread but it will eventually, lol). Bake that for 20 minutes.
  • 6. While baking, melt the caramels and milk in the microwave 2-3 mins. Stir carefully after each min (this is also not easy to do but it eventually will get smooth and creamy. Cool that for 5 minutes.
  • 7. When the crust comes out of the oven, drain any juice from the apples. Pour the apples on the crust and spread evenly.
  • 8. Then pour the caramel over the apples staying about 1/2" away from the edges.
  • 9. Then drop teaspoons of the reserved batter over that spreading as well as you can. Sprinkle with reserved chopped pecans.
  • 10. Return to oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes at 350. Cool well before trying to cut.

Khloe Sturgill
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the caramel sauce next time.


Samil Dejesus
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I love the combination of caramel, apples, and pecans. These bars were the perfect treat for a fall party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Abdul Ghafir
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter to the crust next time. Otherwise, the recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out great.


Rimsha Rehan
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The bars were very good. The caramel sauce was not too sweet and the apples and pecans added a nice texture. I would definitely make these again.


Yvonne Trivett
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These bars were delicious! I made them for my friends and they loved them. The caramel sauce was the perfect topping and the apples and pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Eddy Ticha
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I love this recipe! The bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack for my family. They're always a hit.


Eden miles
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These bars were easy to make and they tasted great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of apple. I used Granny Smith apples and they were a little too tart for my taste. Next time I will use a sweeter apple, like a Honeycrisp.


Md Nornobi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They were so moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of caramel, apples, and pecans. I will definitely be making these again.


Ice2x ScarL1
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the caramel sauce next time. Otherwise, the recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out great.


Jair Samangoen
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bars were absolutely delicious! The caramel sauce was rich and creamy, and the apples and pecans added a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Mubiru Roman
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These bars are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them. The caramel sauce is the perfect topping and the apples and pecans add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ihtasham Ali
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. The recipe is very easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I love that I can use fresh apples from my own tree.


Freelance Fiverr
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These caramel apple pecan bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. I love the combination of sweet and tart from the apples and the crunchy pecans. My friends couldn't get enough of them.