Caramel-Apple Bars

Name: Caramel-Apple Bars
Ingredients: 1 c. packed brown sugar; 1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened; 1/4 c. shortening; 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour*; 1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 4 1/2 c. coarsely chopped, pared tart apples; 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramel candies

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. coarsely chopped, pared tart apples
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramel candies

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°.
2

Mix brown sugar, margarine and shortening. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda.
3

Remove 2 cups of the mixture; reserve.
4

Press remaining mixture in an ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inches.