Afton Apple Orchard Recipes

Apple Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

2 cups flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup quick oats

1 cup shortening

6 Tbsp. butter, soft

4 cups apples, sliced and peeled

Directions

Mix flour, salt and soda. Add brown sugar and oats, mix well. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press 1/2 of crumbs in greased 13" x 9" pan. Dot with 4 Tbsp. of butter. Add apples and sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar. Cover with remaining crumb mixture and dot with remaining butter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until done. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.