Caramel Apple Bars

Submitted by Trisha Price

This recipe is in the December newsletter.

• 2 Cup flour
• 2 Cup quick cooking oats
• 1 1/2 Cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 Cup melted butter
• 2 Cup apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 Cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Filling:

• 1 1/2 Cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/2 Cup flour

1. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda. Stir in the melted butter. Mix until crumbly. Press 1/2 of mixture into a greased 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.
3. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the caramel topping and 1/2 cup flour. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes. Spread apple slices evenly over baked crust. Sprinkle on the nuts. Then pour the caramel filling over the apple layer.
4. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the top. Bake again at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes of until golden brown.

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