Caramel Apple Squares

Indulge in the warm, gooey decadence of these Caramel Apple Squares—an irresistible dessert that perfectly blends the cozy flavors of fall. This easy-to-make recipe features a buttery, crumbly oat crust layered with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a generous drizzle of luscious caramel sauce. Baked to golden perfection in just 35 minutes, these dessert bars are ideal for everything from family gatherings to holiday parties. Serve them as is for a simple treat or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence. With classic ingredients and a balance of textures in every bite, these Caramel Apple Squares are sure to become your new go-to for crowd-pleasing desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup caramel sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. The dough should have a crumbly texture.

Step 4

Press half of the crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Set the remaining crumb mixture aside for topping.

Step 5

In another bowl, toss the diced apples with ground cinnamon until evenly coated. Spread the cinnamon-coated apples evenly over the crust layer in the baking dish.

Step 6

Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the apple layer, ensuring that the apples are well covered.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top of the caramel-covered apples, patting it down gently to form an even topping.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and fragrant.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1619.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4319.6

Total Fat 137.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 332.0mg	0%
Sodium 2181.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 766.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.2g	0%
Total Sugars 477.0g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 9.6IU	0%
Calcium 417.3mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 1849.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 68.0%