Dutch Apple Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Mixe one cup flour and 1/3 cup sugar in mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in butter, using pastry blener or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly.
4. 4
   Press in ungreased square baking pan, 9 x9 inches.
5. 5
   Bake 25 minutes.
6. 6
   Mix 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tbsp flour and cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. 7
   Stir in apples to coat.
8. 8
   Spoon over baked layer.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with crumb topping.
10. 10
    Bake 35- 40 minutes or until topping is light brown and apples are tender.
11. 11
    Cool completely.
12. 12
    For bars cut into 4 x 4 rows.