Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats (Printable version)
Gooey marshmallow meets warm spiced apples in these chewy crispy rice bars with white chocolate drizzle.
# 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:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
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 and smooth. 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 coated and combined.
05 - Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even layer.
06 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for extra sweetness and decoration.
07 - Let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting into 16 squares. This allows the treats to firm up for clean cutting.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The warm apple pie spices transform a childhood favorite into something special
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all day in the kitchen
02 -
- Let the apples cool slightly before mixing them into the marshmallows, or they will melt the coating too fast
- Press firmly but gently when packing the pan, otherwise your treats will fall apart when you try to cut them
03 -
- Toast your rice cereal in the oven for 5 minutes before using for extra crunch
- Add a handful of chopped pecans to the apple mixture for texture