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Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel

Savor Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel Delight

Delightful healthy gluten-free apple pie bars drizzled with salted peanut butter caramel, perfect for fall indulgence.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Gluten Free Oat Flour
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Ensure gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Or Coconut Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Fine salt preferred
  • 1/2 cup Butter Or Vegan Buttery Stick
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Honeycrisp Apples Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Or Arrowroot Starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Peanut Butter Caramel
  • 1/2 cup Creamy All-Natural Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine gluten-free oat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Pour in melted butter and add vanilla extract. Mix until a crumbly dough forms, reserving about a cup for the topping.
  4. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create a compact crust.
  5. In a skillet, sauté the sliced apples in melted butter for 5-7 minutes, then stir in maple syrup, remaining cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cornstarch until thickened.
  6. Pour the apple mixture over the pressed crust and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
  7. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool completely before preparing the caramel by whisking together peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the caramel over the cooled apple pie bars, slice into 16 pieces, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh Honeycrisp apples and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free as needed.

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