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Caramel Apple Oatmeal Bars.

septiembre 23, 2024

Ingredients:

For the Oatmeal Crust and Topping:

  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Apple Filling:

  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Caramel Layer:

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (to thin the caramel, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Make the oatmeal crust:
    • In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
    • Press about two-thirds of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust. Reserve the remaining one-third for the topping.
  3. Prepare the apple filling:
    • In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of flour until the apples are well coated.
  4. Layer the filling and caramel:
    • Spread the apple mixture evenly over the oatmeal crust. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples. If the caramel is too thick, you can stir in 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to thin it slightly before drizzling.
  5. Add the topping:
    • Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the caramel and apples, pressing it down gently.
  6. Bake:
    • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  7. Cut and serve:
    • Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into squares or bars.

Tips:

  • For an extra decadent touch, drizzle more caramel over the top just before serving.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect dessert pairing.

These Caramel Apple Oatmeal Bars combine the comforting flavors of apple pie and caramel, with a buttery, crumbly oatmeal crust for a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion!