Caramel Apple Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1.25 cups butter, melted
• 2 cups apples – peeled, cored and sliced
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 1.5 cups caramel ice cream topping
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

Steps

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment.
2. To make the crust: Combine 2 cups flour, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir in melted butter and mix until crumbly. Press 2/3 of crust mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, make the caramel filling: Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/2 cup of flour in a small pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Spread apple slices evenly over baked crust; sprinkle nuts on top. Pour caramel filling over apple layer; crumble remaining crust mixture over the top of everything.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until top is crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing into bars.