Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats (Printable)

Chewy marshmallow cereal bars infused with caramelized cinnamon apples and warm spices for a delightful autumn-inspired dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 6 cups crispy rice cereal
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
03 - 10 oz 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 oz white chocolate, melted for drizzling

# How-To:

01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
02 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until apples are tender and caramelized, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
03 - Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Quickly fold the cooked apple mixture into the marshmallow mixture, then add rice cereal. Stir until everything is evenly coated and combined.
05 - Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press firmly and evenly with a spatula to compact the bars.
06 - If using, drizzle melted white chocolate over the top of the bars.
07 - Let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour until completely set. Cut into 16 squares before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm apple pie filling creates pockets of gooey spice throughout every bite
  • These bars come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
  • They're equally perfect for bake sales, holiday platters, or a random Tuesday craving
02 -
  • Let the apple mixture cool for at least 5 minutes before adding it to the marshmallows, or it will melt them too quickly
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan but not so hard that you crush all the air pockets that make treats fluffy
  • Room temperature cooling is better than refrigeration, which can make these bars hard instead of chewy
03 -
  • Butter your spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan to prevent sticking
  • Use room temperature marshmallows for the smoothest, most even melting
  • If your bars are too firm, microwave for 10 seconds to bring back that perfect chewy texture

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