Get a quick fix of fall with these Carmel Apple treats
They are full of caramelized apple pieces and they bake up like a brownie
First make the caramel apple filling by cooking the apples in butter and brown sugar
Then make a batter with melted butter, brown sugar, and egg
Add the cooked apples
Pour into a well greased pan {or one lined with parchment paper}
Bake!
Let cool completely before serving with a spoonful of salted caramel sauce and whipped cream 😋
Psst…don’t drool…
This recipe is adapted from Will Cook for Smiles
Caramel Apple Pie Bars
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 2 Gala apples peeled, cored and diced
- 1 1/2 T butter
- 3 T brown sugar
- 2 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 T flour
Bars
- 1/2 cup {8 T or 1 stick} unsalted butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- salted caramel sauce
- whipped cream
Instructions
Apple Filling
- Peel, core and chop the apples into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir to melt.
- Add apples, stir and cover pan. Let apples cook for 5 minutes.
- Apples should be soft {or continue cooking until they are} and then add flour.
- Stir flour into apples until it disappears and filling thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
Bars
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Generously grease or spray a small baking dish, 8″ x 8″ or I used a 9″ x 6″ rectangle.
- Melt butter in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and whisk to combine.
- Add egg and whisk to thoroughly.
- Add vanilla, baking powder, apple pie spice and flour. Stir well.
- Stir in the cooled apple filling.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until just set. Let cool thoroughly before cutting into bars.
- Makes about 18 bars or squares.
- To serve, top each bar with a generous spoonful of salted caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream
Happy apple season!
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