Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats (Printable)
Gooey marshmallow and crispy rice meet warm cinnamon apples in these chewy, spiced dessert bars.
# What You'll 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)
# Steps:
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 - Optional: 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 set properly for clean cuts.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The warm cinnamon apples transform childhood nostalgia into something surprisingly sophisticated
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all day in the kitchen
02 -
- Work quickly once the marshmallows are melted because they start setting up fast
- Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is the secret to bars that dont fall apart when you cut them
03 -
- Butter your hands or spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan to prevent sticking
- Room temperature ingredients help everything come together smoothly and evenly