Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['gluten_free'], recipe: melt caramels with milk in a small microwavable bowl on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; stir mixture until smooth. pour into crust; sprinkle with nuts. beat cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until smooth; stir in applesauce, vanilla and cinnamon. fold in half of the whipped topping. spread mixture over caramel layer in crust. chill for at least 4 hours. garnish with remaining whipped topping, apple slices and melted caramels, if desired.

Target recipe: heat oven to 400* f. mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. stir in 1 3/4 c flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. reserve 2 c of oat mixture; press remaining mixture in ungreased 13x9x2 inches pan. toss apples and 3 t flour; spread over mixture in pan. heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples (don't worry if it's not perfect- caramel will even out during baking). sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly. bake 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden, apples are tender, and caramel is set. store covered in refrigerator (if they last that long!).