Caramel Apple Bars
A cross between a caramel apple and an apple crisp, a match made in heaven!
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 c. brown sugar packed
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/4 c. vegetable shortening
- 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 4 1/2 c. granny smith apples peeled & coarsely chopped
- 3 T. all-purpose flour
- 1 (14 oz.) pkg. vanilla caramels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in a large bowl. Stir in 1 ¾ cups flour, oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups for topping. Press remaining mixture in an un-greased 13x9 inch pan. Toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour and spread over crust.
- Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted, pour evenly over apples. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture, press lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cut into bars while warm. Store bars in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
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