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Caramel Apple Bars

Gluten free Caramel Apple Bars have a buttery oat base and topping, the tender apples in the middle are enrobed in cinnamon spiced creamy caramel.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
cooling time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 571kcal

Ingredients  

Base & Topping:

Filling:

  • 4 large granny smith apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 14 oz thick caramel sauce - nothing from a squeeze bottle

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan with parchment & grease exposed areas.
  • Combine dry ingredients for the base, mixing well.  Add the softened butter, a little at a time, mixing until crumbles form. 
  • Reserve about ⅓ of the mixture for the topping and press the rest of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.  Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and set aside at room temp until ready to fill.
  • Peel, core and thinly slice the apples into evenly sized pieces. Sprinkle the apples with cinnamon and cornstarch.  Mix to coat the apples as evenly as possible.
  • Turn the heat on the cooktop to medium low and melt the butter in a large high sided skillet. Transfer the apples to the pan and cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring from time to time.  Adjust the heat lower, if the apples are sticking or start to brown at the beginning of the cooking process. When the apples have warmed through & softened some and most of the liquid has evaporated or thickened.
  • Pour the caramel sauce into the pan with the apples.  Stir to combine well and allow to heat through, reduce & thicken. This will take about 10 minutes on a low to medium low heat.
  • Spread the apple mixture into the crust in an even layer.  Sprinkle with the remaining oat mixture.  Bake for 40-45 mins or until the crust is lightly browned.
  • Let cool completely before cutting & serving.  It can be placed in the fridge to cool down faster.  Store covered at room temp or in the fridge.

Notes

*Recipe updated 4.28.22

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Caramel Apple Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
571
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
277
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
256
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
82
g
27
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
53
g
59
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
775
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
84
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.