Apple Pie Bars

Crispy streusel is paired with apple pie in these simple fall dessert bars. To top it all off, these bars are sprinkled with salted caramel, resulting in a stunning fall dessert with amazing flavor. Serve with ice cream, and then the whole shape will quickly disappear.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Drizzle a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish with baking spray and line the pan with parchment paper.Prepare the crumbs: Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and baking soda in a large bowl until smooth. Add the melted butter until smooth.Press 4 cups of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust; leave the remaining crumb mixture to use in step 4.Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.Meanwhile, prepare the filling: mix the apples, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until smooth. Spoon over the warm cake and roll the apples tightly to form an even layer. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.Bake at 350 ° F until the crust is golden brown and the apples are soft, 55 to 65 minutes, if necessary loosely covered with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning. Allow to cool completely before slicing, about 3 hours. If desired, drizzle with a sprinkle of salted caramel or sauce.