caramel apple crunch bars

Name: CARAMEL APPLE CRUNCH BARS
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 - 16 oz. tub marzetti's caramel dip; 1-1/2 cup(s) a.p. flour; 1-3/4 cup(s) quick cooking oats; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 cup(s) butter, softened; 1/4 cup(s) shortening; 1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar; 4-1/2 cup(s) favorite apples, peeled and chopped

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Judy W

somewhere in, MI

Updated on Jul 26, 2013

I know this recipe has the same title as Tammy Wades, but the ingredients are different. Credit for this recipe goes to Marzetti's.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

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Ingredients

1 - 16 oz. tub marzetti's caramel dip
1-1/2 cup a.p. flour
1-3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 cups favorite apples, peeled and chopped

How To Make caramel apple crunch bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400^. In a mixing bowl combine flour, oats, salt & baking soda. In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening & sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add dry mixture & blend to form a crumbly mixture.

Step 2

Measure & set aside 2 cups crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into a 9x13 pan. Spread apples in an even layer over crust.
Step 3

Transfer the caramel dip to a microwave safe bowl & microwave for 30-40 seconds or until warm. Stir until smooth. Pour over apples & sprinkle remaining crumbs over all. Bake on middle rack of oven for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown & apples are tender. Store, covered, in refrigerator
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