Caramel Apple Oat Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (175g).
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1 cup rolled oats (84g).
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3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar (150g).
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (140g).
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (6g).
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2 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples (300g).
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1 teaspoon lemon juice.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g).
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
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1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch (12g).
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1/2 cup salted caramel sauce.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F and line 8-inch square pan with parchment.
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Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
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Add melted butter and vanilla, mix well.
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Set aside 3/4 cup dough for topping (keep chilled).
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Press remaining dough into pan and bake crust for 14-16 minutes until golden.
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Cool crust for 15 minutes.
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Mix apples with lemon juice.
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Combine sugar, cinnamon, and starch, then mix with apples.
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Layer apple mix over crust and pour 1/4 cup caramel sauce over apples.
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Crumble reserved dough on top.
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Bake for 40-42 minutes until golden.
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Cool completely, chill 10 minutes in freezer before cutting.
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Cut into squares and drizzle remaining caramel.
# Notes:
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Perfect fall dessert that combines the flavors of apple pie with an oatmeal cookie crust.
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Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and oats.
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Recipe can be doubled for a 9x13 inch pan.