Best Caramel Apple Crunch Bars Recipes

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CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS



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Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and sweet apples take classic oat bars from ordinary to extraordinary!

Provided by Marzetti

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Marzetti®

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) tub Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup shortening
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 ½ cups peeled and chopped favorite apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add dry mixture and blend to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Measure and set aside 2 cups crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into a 9x13 inch pan. Spread apples into an even layer over crust.
  • Transfer Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples and sprinkle remaining crumbs over all.
  • Bake on middle rack of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and apples are tender. Cut into desired size bars while slightly warm and serve.
  • Store remaining bars covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 189.6 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS



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I know this recipe has the same title as Tammy Wades, but the ingredients are different. Credit for this recipe goes to Marzetti's.

Provided by Judy W

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 16 oz. tub marzetti's caramel dip
1-1/2 c a.p. flour
1-3/4 c quick cooking oats
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c butter, softened
1/4 c shortening
1/2 c packed brown sugar
4-1/2 c favorite apples, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. In a mixing bowl combine flour, oats, salt & baking soda. In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening & sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add dry mixture & blend to form a crumbly mixture.
  • 2. Measure & set aside 2 cups crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into a 9x13 pan. Spread apples in an even layer over crust.
  • 3. Transfer the caramel dip to a microwave safe bowl & microwave for 30-40 seconds or until warm. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples & sprinkle remaining crumbs over all. Bake on middle rack of oven for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown & apples are tender. Store, covered, in refrigerator

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