Caramel Apple Bars Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided | ||
| Firmly packed brown sugar | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Butter/Margarine | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 Large | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 2 Rainier Fruit Golden Delicious apples, cored and chopped | ||
| 1 cup caramel candies, each cut in quarters | ||
| Pecans and walnuts | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium-size bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Transfer mixture to the pan and press down in an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. In the same mixing bowl, beat eggs.Stir in vanilla, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Stir in apples, caramels and nuts. Pour over the bottom crust. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly; cut into quarters lengthwise and crosswise. Cool completely.
2. In a medium-size bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Transfer mixture to the pan and press down in an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. In the same mixing bowl, beat eggs.Stir in vanilla, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Stir in apples, caramels and nuts. Pour over the bottom crust. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until golden. Cool slightly; cut into quarters lengthwise and crosswise. Cool completely.
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