Apple Strusel Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300F.
2. 2
   Then lay aluminum foil down on a 8inch pan, with the foil overlapping the sides.
3. 3
   Mix the liquid ingredients from the shortbread in a bowl together, then add in the flour and incorporate well.
4. 4
   Pat out on the bottom of the prepared pan.
5. 5
   Bake for 15 minutes.
6. 6
   When the shortbread is finished cooking, turn the oven up to 350F and begin the apple filling.
7. 7
   Stir all of the apple mixture together then lay out on the shortbread crust.
8. 8
   Now make the strusel by mixing all the ingredients together and cutting the butter into it with your hands or a pastry cutter.
9. 9
   Top the apples with the strusel and then bake for 30-35 minutes.
10. 10
    When finished let it cool on the counter for 20minutes before placing in the fridge to cool for 2 hours.
11. 11
    When cooled, use the foil to pull the bars from the pan.
12. 12
    Then cut in squares.
13. 13
    Top with the caramel topping and serve.