This simple recipe uses one batch of dough for both the bottom and topping of these delicious dessert bars. Use store-bought caramel sauce and fresh sliced apples for the middle layer.
¼cupfrozen apple juice concentrate, thawed(could substitute apple juice or water)
2mediumgranny smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
½cupcaramel sauce, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment leaving a slight overhang; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and apple juice concentrate; work together ingredients with your hands until a coarse crumb forms.
Firmly press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking pan. Next, arrange sliced apples over the crumb mixture. Drizzle on ¼ cup of caramel sauce (warm the sauce slighly if necessary to make it pourable).
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples and caramel and pat into an even layer.
Bake until the top is golden brown and the apples are soft when pierced with a toothpick; about 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Drizzle on additional caramel sauce if desired.
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Notes
Make sure these bars are cool before cutting. They will be slightly crumbly. You can make and refrigerate up to three days in advance.