1 C plus 1/4 C all-purpose flour
1/4 C plus 1/2 C firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 C butter or margarine
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Golden Delicious apples, cored, peeled and chopped
1 C caramel candies, each cut in quarters
How to Make It:
Place the 1 C of flour into a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle in the 1/4C of brown sugar.
With a pastry blender cut in the butter until mixture becomes crumbly.
Spray a square baking pan with a non stick cooking spray.
Bring the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake 8 minutes or until lightly brown.
Remove and set aside and be sure to leave the oven on.
Place the eggs in the mixing bowl and beat slightly with a fork.
Add the 1/4C of flour and 1/2C brown sugar to the eggs.
Pour in the vanilla.
Carefully stir in the apples and caramels.
Pour the mixture over the top of the baked crust.
Bake 28 minutes or until a light brown.
Remove and allow cooling completely before cutting into 16 squares.
Serves 16
These squares make great after-school snacks.
Kids also love them in their trick or treat bags at Halloween.
You can also microwave a piece for about 10 seconds for a hot and filling dessert.
