Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats ((or quick oats))
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted & cooled)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups apple (peeled, cored, and chopped (about 3 apples such as Granny Smith))
  • 16 ounces caramel squares (unwrapped)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish or spray with nonstick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Mix in melted butter, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
  • Spread about 2/3 of mixture onto bottom of prepared baking dish to form an even thin crust layer. You may need to use the back of a fork or your hands to spread evenly. Set remaining crust mixture aside.
  • Bake crust for about 12-14 minutes or until slightly puffed.
  • Meanwhile, place chopped apples, caramels, and cream in small saucepan over low heat. Stir until caramel is smooth and melted and apples are slightly soft.
  • Pour caramel apple mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle remaining crust mixture on top.
  • Bake an additional 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F or until edges are slightly browned. Cool then cut into bars.