Caramel Apple Bars

Caramel Apple Bars

Ingredients:
sugars, brown
butter, without salt
butter, without salt
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
oats
salt, table
leavening agents, baking soda
apples, raw, with skin
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
candies, caramels

Directions:
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!
).