Caramel Apple Crumb Bars
A favorite apple treat - tender sweet apples with the crunch of streusel and creaminess of caramel.
caramel apple crumb bars
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
2/3 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup melted butter
3 cups peeled small-diced apples tossed with 1 tablespoon flour
2 cups Kraft wrapped caramel candies
-Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and melted butter. Pat half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch glass baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
-While crust is baking, unwrap caramel candies and place in heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over medium heat & cook, stirring frequently until melted and smooth.
-Remove crust from the oven and cover with diced apples. Pour melted caramels evenly over the apples and dot the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the caramel.
-Return to oven and continue cooking at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes, until bubbling and slightly browned.
-Allow bars to cool completely before cutting into 2 inch squares. Makes 28 bars.
Combine flour, butter and oats to create crumb mixture.
Press crumb mixture into bottom of pan.
Baked Caramel Apple Bars - allow to cool completely before cutting.
Tender & Chewy Apple Bars - serve with fresh slices of apples as a garnish!
