These Oatmeal Apple-Craisin Caramel Bars are a perfect fall treat that combines apples, craisin, spices and gooey caramel drizzle. Perfect for dessert or a midday snack!
Ingredients:
CRUST AND TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup Craisins (dried cranberries)
FILLING:
4-1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package (11 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons butter
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add flour, oats, salt and baking soda; mix well. Set aside 2 cups.
Press remaining oat mixture into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan.
For filling, toss apples with flour and mix in the Craisins until combined.
Spoon the mix over the crust.
In a saucepan, melt the caramels and butter over low heat; drizzle over apple mixture. Top with the reserved oat mixture.
Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.
Cool before cutting into bars.
Enjoy!
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