Caramel Apple Crumble Bars
Effortless and delicious caramel apple crumble bars made with a shortcut cake mix base and topping, a sweet apple pie filling, and a luscious caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients
Scale
Crumble Base & Topping
- 1 package (15.25 ounce) yellow cake mix (standard size)
- 2.5 cups quick-cooking oats
- 0.75 cup butter (melted)
Filling & Caramel
- 1 can (20 ounce) apple pie filling
- 30 Kraft caramel squares
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and quick-cooking oats.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Press about half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly over the crumb base.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel squares and milk. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and melted.
- Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the apple pie filling.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the caramel layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They are delicious served cold or gently warmed.
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