Caramel Apple Bars || Gracefult Kitchen

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Caramel Apple Bars

Desserts

These caramel apple bars have a buttery oat crust topped with a layer of sliced apples, gooey caramel, and crunchy streusel. They're sure to become a fall favorite! This recipe works well with firm apples like Granny Smith.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup salted butter, melted
4 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups caramel topping
½ cup all-purpose flour

Description

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment.
To make the crust: Combine 2 cups flour, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly. Press 2/3 of crust mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the caramel filling: Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/2 cup of flour in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Spread apple slices evenly over baked crust; sprinkle nuts on top. Pour caramel filling over apple layer; crumble remaining crust mixture over the top of everything.
Bake in the preheated oven until top is crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing into bars.