Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats (Printer-Friendly)
Chewy marshmallow cereal bars infused with caramelized cinnamon apples and warm spices.
# What You'll 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface 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 while stirring frequently until apples are tender and caramelized, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract.
04 - Fold the cooled apple mixture into the marshmallow base. Add rice cereal and stir until all components are evenly distributed and fully coated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press firmly and evenly using a spatula to create a smooth, compact surface.
06 - If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over the surface for added decoration and flavor contrast.
07 - Allow treats to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour until completely set. Cut into 16 squares before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the warm spiced apples tangle with gooey marshmallow creates something impossibly cozy
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
02 -
- Let the apples cool slightly before mixing them into the marshmallow or they will melt everything too fast
- Press firmly into the pan but not so hard that you crush all the crispy texture
03 -
- Use fresh marshmallows rather than the bag that has been sitting in your pantry for six months
- If your treats feel too soft, they probably needed to cook a minute longer