Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • Crust:
  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • Filling:
  • 2 8- ounce packages cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples
  • 3/4 teaspoon apple pie seasoning
  • 1 cup Kraft caramel bits
  • Topping:
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • Garnish:
  • 1/2 cup caramel topping

Instruction

  • Crust: Adjust oven rack to the middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter (or 2 forks) until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into your prepared pan. Prick the dough with a fork about 30 times. Bake 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup of the sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Mix until just combined. Pour over warm crust and smooth into an even layer with a spatula.
  • In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, apple pie seasoning, and caramel bits. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  • Topping: In a medium bowl stir together the brown sugar, flour, oats, and butter until combined. Sprinkle evenly the mixture over the filling and bake 35-45 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • To Finish: Cool to room temperature and then chill for at least 2 hours. Use the foil overhang to lift the bars from the pan and cut. Drizzle with caramel topping (optional) and serve.