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CARAMEL APPLE BARS

  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup Shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 4 1/2 cups Chopped, peeled, tart Apples
  • 3 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 (14oz) bag Caramels

    • 1. Heat oven to 400°. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in a large bowl. Stir in 1-3/4 cup flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups mixture; press remaining mixture in an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

    2. Toss apples with 3 tbls flour; spread over mixture in pan. Heat caramels over low heat, stirring occassionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.

    3. Bake 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cut while still warm. Store covered in refrigerator.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Cindy Dunn of Milford, NH. 

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