Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (12-ounce) bag caramel chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 apples (such as Gala or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 out of 5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter in a bowl and press into the prepared pan.
- In a saucepan, combine caramel chips, heavy cream, corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and melted.
- Pour caramel mixture over the crust and top with apple slices.
- In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until apples are tender and caramel is bubbling.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated fat: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet, chewy, and apple-flavored.
- Perfect for a fall dessert.
- Can be served with ice cream or whipped cream.
User Comments:
- "These bars are amazing! The caramel is so rich and creamy, and the apples are perfectly soft and tender."
- "I made these for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!"
- "I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and it was heavenly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overcook the bars, or the apples will become mushy.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them, or they will fall apart.
- If the caramel mixture is too thick, add a little more heavy cream.
