Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare Berry Sauce: Combine triple berry blend, sliced strawberries, and sugar in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until berries are softened. Puree and strain berry mixture; discard solids and return sauce to saucepan. Combine water and cornstarch; add to saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat; cool in refrigerator.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Top caramel apple bars with a crumbly oatmeal topping and a fresh berry sauce for a new twist on a fall favorite.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 20
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Sauce | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts triple-berry blend | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee Short Cuts strawberries, sliced | ||
| ⅓ c. Hy-Vee granulated sugar | ||
| 1 tbsp. cold water | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee cornstarch | ||
| Caramel Apple Crumb Bars | ||
| ¾ c. plus 3 Tbsp. Hy-Vee salted butter, softened and divided | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee brown sugar, packed | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee baking soda | ||
| ½ tsp. Hy-Vee ground cinnamon | ||
| 1 ¾ c. plus 1/4 c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour, divided | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee old-fashioned rolled oats | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee chopped pecans | ||
| 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped | ||
| 1 (11-oz.) pkg. caramels, unwrapped | ||
| Hy-Vee vanilla ice cream, for serving | ||
| Hy-Vee Short Cuts triple-berry blend and sliced strawberries, for serving | ||
Things To Grab
- Small saucepan
- Strainer
- 2 medium bowls
- Electric mixer
- 13x9-inch baking pan
Directions
Beat 3/4 cup butter on medium for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Beat 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl. Beat in 1-3/4 cups flour and oats until well combined. Reserve 1-1/2 cups mixture; combine with pecans and set aside. Press remaining mixture into a 13x9-inch baking pan.
Toss apples with remaining 1/4 cup flour; spread over crust in pan. Melt caramels and remaining 3 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Drizzle caramel over apples. Top with reserved oats mixture. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden; cool.
To serve, cut dessert into 20 bars; place on serving plates. Top with Berry Sauce and, if desired, additional berries and ice cream.
Nutrition facts
Servings
380 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 27mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 3g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%