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Caramel Apple Crumb Bars ~ mykitchencraze.com ~ These bars a easy to throw together and taste delicious!
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Caramel Apple Crumb Bars

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 12 -16 bars

Ingredients

  • Bar and Crumb Topping:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar packed
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups cold butter cubed & divided
  • 4-5 5 cups granny smith green apples, peeled and diced

Caramel Sauce:

  • 3/4 cups brown sugar heaping & packed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spay with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large bowl add the flour, old fashioned oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Whisk together to combine. Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold cubed butter and mix with a fork or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Scoop out 2 cups and place in a medium bowl; set aside for the topping later.
  • Press remaining flour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread diced apples evenly over the top of the flour mixture.
  • In a small saucepan, add brown sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Mix to combine and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture thickens and is bubbly. Spread over apples.
  • Crumb together reserved flour mixture and sprinkle over apples. Making sure to make large crumbs.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until top is lightly browned and set. Let bars cool until cutting into them.
  • Serve & Enjoy!