1 cup packed brown sugar,
1/2 cup butter or margarine--softened,
1/4 cup shortening,
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour,
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats,
1 teaspoon salt,
1/2 teaspoon baking soda,
4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pared tart apples (about 3 medium),
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour,
1 package (14 ounces) caramel candies | | | Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix brown sugar, margarine and shortening. Stir in 1 3/4 cup flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. Remove and reserve 2 cups of the mixture. Press remaining mixture into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour; spread over mixture in pan. Heat candies over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted; pour evenly over apples. Top with reserved oat mixture; press lightly. Bake until golden brown and apples are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. While warm, cut into bars, about 2 x 1 1/ inches. Store in refrigerator. |
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