Caramel Apple Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup salted butter , melted
• 4 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled , cored and sliced
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts
• 1.5 cups caramel topping
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment.

2. 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. 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. 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. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until top is crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing into bars.