Shortcut Caramel Apple Bars

Health score
1%
Shortcut Caramel Apple Bars
115 min.
48
131kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Shortcut Caramel Apple Bars, a perfect dessert that combines the comforting flavors of apples and caramel in a convenient, easy-to-make treat. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends. With a rich, buttery base and a luscious caramel topping, each bite is a heavenly experience that balances the tartness of apples with the sweetness of caramel.

What makes this recipe truly special is its simplicity. In just 115 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 48 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to share a delicious dessert. The combination of quick-cooking oats and chopped nuts adds a delightful texture, while the warm aroma of baking apples fills your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere.

These bars are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, with their golden-brown crust and gooey caramel topping. Perfectly portioned, they are easy to cut and serve, making them a hassle-free dessert option. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a slice of autumn bliss with these Shortcut Caramel Apple Bars!

Ingredients

  • cups apples peeled coarsely chopped
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 1.3 cups butter melted
  • 1.5 cups mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cups oats 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening. In large bowl with electric mixer, beat base and topping ingredients on low speed until crumbly. Press half of mixture (about 2 1/2 cups) in pan to form base; reserve remaining mixture for topping.
  2. Bake 8 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix caramel topping and 1/2 cup flour until well blended.
  4. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Remove partially baked base from oven.
  6. Sprinkle with apples and walnuts.
  7. Pour caramel mixture evenly over top.
  8. Sprinkle with reserved topping mixture.
  9. Return to oven; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  10. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories131kcal
Protein4.4%
Fat39.18%
Carbs56.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.56
Glycemic Load
5.09
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.5252174139023%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.39mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:130.79kcal
6.54%
Fat:5.86g
9.01%
Saturated Fat:1.11g
6.94%
Carbohydrates:18.98g
6.33%
Net Carbohydrates:18.28g
6.65%
Sugar:11.33g
12.59%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:104.86mg
4.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.48g
2.96%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.05%
Selenium:3.59µg
5.13%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5%
Vitamin A:220.87IU
4.42%
Folate:14.61µg
3.65%
Magnesium:13.89mg
3.47%
Phosphorus:31.68mg
3.17%
Iron:0.55mg
3.05%
Fiber:0.7g
2.8%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.45%
Copper:0.05mg
2.29%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.2%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.55%
Calcium:15.01mg
1.5%
Potassium:46.3mg
1.32%
Zinc:0.2mg
1.3%