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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Do you have extra apples but don't feel like making a pie? Try this easy-to-make bar with layers of brown sugar and oats surrounding apples and melted caramel. Makes 36 bars Ingredients:
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened |
1/4 cup shortening |
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled tart apples (3 medium) |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 (14 ounce) bag caramels |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400ºF.
2. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl.
3. Stir in 13/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda.
4. Reserve 2 cups oat mixture; press remaining oat mixture in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
5. Toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour; spread over mixture in pan.
6. Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples.
7. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.
8. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
9. For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.
10. Store covered in refrigerator.
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