Apple Pie Rice Krispie Treats (Print Version)

Gooey marshmallow meets warm spiced apples in these chewy crispy cereal bars. A fun twist combining classic flavors in 25 minutes.

# 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)

# Directions:

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 added decoration and flavor.
07 - Let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before cutting into 16 squares.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The warm spiced apples make these feel fancy enough for a dinner party dessert
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent much longer
  • The combination of soft marshmallow, crisp cereal, and tender apples creates the most satisfying texture
02 -
  • Let the apple mixture cool for a few minutes before adding it to the marshmallows, or the marshmallows might start to seize up
  • Work quickly once the marshmallows are melted—this mixture stiffens fast as it cools
  • Pressing the mixture firmly into the pan is non-negotiable if you want neat squares instead of a crumbly mess
03 -
  • Butter your spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan to prevent sticking
  • If your marshmallows start to harden before everything is mixed, pop the pan back on low heat for 30 seconds
  • For extra neat squares, use a knife dipped in hot water to cut them

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