Apple-Oat Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Lightly grease 9-inch square baking pan, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Using fork or fingertips, work in oil and cider until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Press about 1 1/2 cups oat mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with apples.
7. 7
   Mix walnuts into remaining oat mixture, sprinkle evenly over apples and pat into even layer.
8. 8
   Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden and apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
9. 9
   Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.