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Delicious Caramel Apple Crumb Bars with a crumbly topping and apple filling

Caramel Apple Crumb Bars

Delicious dessert bars combining sweet caramel and tart apples with a crumbly topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure it’s melted but not hot.
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 10 to 12 ounce bag caramel apple candies, unwrapped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix and quick cooking oats.
  3. Add the melted butter and beaten eggs to the mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms.
  4. Press about two thirds of the dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
  5. Arrange the unwrapped caramel apple candies evenly over the crust.
  6. Crumble the remaining dough loosely over the candies.
Baking
  1. Bake for 28 to 35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
  2. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Notes

Best served at room temperature. Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream. Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.