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Apple Pie '63

These are the most delicious Apple Pie Bars with the added sweetness of caramel and a bit of crunch with toasted pecans! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 415kcal

Ingredients

Caramel Sauce

  • 28 caramels
  • ½ cup half-and-half or evaporated milk

Crust

  • 2 ½ cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Unbleached or Self Rising Flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup margarine or butter
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 large egg beaten

Apple Filling

  • 6 cups sliced peeled apples about 6 medium
  • 1 cup sugar
  • cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Topping

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In small saucepan, combine caramels and half-and-half, cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted. Keep warm.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups flour, ¼ cup sugar and salt. With pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add oil, water and egg; mix well. Press crust mixture evenly in bottom and up sides of ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • In large bowl, combine all apple filling ingredients; toss lightly. Spoon into crust-lined pan. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over apples.
  • In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients except nuts; beat until smooth. Spoon over apples, spreading slightly. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 35-45 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury®

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg