Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats (Printable Version)
Gooey marshmallow and crispy rice cereal meet warm spiced apples in these chewy, cinnamon-infused bars.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 6 cups crispy rice cereal
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
03 - 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Apple Pie Filling
05 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, diced small
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
08 - 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Topping
11 - 2 ounces white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
02 - In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Quickly fold in the cooked apple mixture, then add the rice cereal. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
05 - Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
06 - Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top.
07 - Let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The warm apple pie spices transform nostalgic childhood treats into something surprisingly sophisticated
- These bars stay perfectly chewy for days, if they last that long in your house
02 -
- Don't walk away while melting marshmallowseverything can go from perfect to burned in literally thirty seconds
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is the difference between treats that hold together and ones that crumble everywhere
03 -
- Coat your spatula with a little butter or oil to prevent sticking while pressing the mixture into the pan
- Warm your knife under hot water and dry it between cuts for perfectly clean squares