Caramel Apple Chocolate Crumble Bars

Total Time: 1 hr 34 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 34 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (19 1/2 ounce) package brownie mix
• 2 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
• 2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
• 2 spray the bottom only of a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• 3 in a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, oats, and melted butter with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened.
• 4 press half of the mixture evenly in to prepared pan.
• 5 add chocolate chips to remaining crumbs.
• 6 in another large bowl, toss together the chopped apples and flour; spread over prepared crust; set aside.
• 7 in a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with cream, stirring occasionally, until melted.
• 8 pour caramel mixture evenly over apples; top with reserved crumb mixture and press down gently.
• 9 bake 30-34 minutes or until topping is set and firm to the touch.
• 10 transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.