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: in a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. add flour, oats, salt and baking soda; mix well. stir in pecans if desired. set aside 2 cups. press remaining oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. for filling, toss apples with flour; spoon over the crust. in a saucepan, melt the caramels and butter over low heat; drizzle over apples. top with the reserved oat mixture. bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. cool before cutting into bars.