Caramel Apple Bars II

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 cups peeled and diced apples
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, oats and pecans until crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the apples, white sugar, nutmeg and allspice. Spoon the apple mixture over the crust.
4. Drizzle the caramel topping over the apples. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until apples are tender.
5. Cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• These bars make a great snack or dessert for any special occasion.
• You can substitute the caramel topping with melted chocolate for a different flavor.
• You can substitute the pecans with any other kind of nut.
• You can also substitute the apples with any other kind of fruit.