Gooey Caramel Apple Squares

1 yellow cake mix, moist

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 egg

1/3 cup oatmeal (quick or old-fashion)

2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

1 tbs lemon juice

1-14oz can sweetened condensed milk

4 cups of apples, preferably Granny smith - diced and peeled

1 jar of caramel ice cream topping



• Preheat oven to 350◦
• Grease & flour a 9 x 13 pan
• In a mixing bowl combine the cake mix, butter and eggs. Beat until a dough has formed.
• Press 1-1/4 cup of the dough into the bottom of the pan.
• Blend oats and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon into the remaining dough to form a crumb mixture. set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and remaining cinnamon. Mix well. Add apples and stir until well coated.
• Using a slotted spoon, spoon the apples evenly over the crust. Drizzle the remaining liquid from the apples over the crust.
• Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture on top. Press down gently to compact the layers.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
• When completely cool, cut into squares.
• When ready to serve, drizzle with caramel topping.