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Apple Oatmeal Bars

My Windowsill
A simple apple oatmeal bar that can be made ahead and frozen or served fresh. Easy to make and soooo good. KIddos at my house asked for seconds and thirds.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups cold butter divided
  • 5-6 cups peeled apples thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine the following in a bowl: flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda
  • Add 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons butter - cut into mixture with pastry cutter or knife or fingers until youi have coarse crumbs
  • Keep 2 cups for topping
  • Put the rest of the crumbs in the bottom of a 9 x 12" greased pan
  • Peel and slice apples and put them in layers on top of the crumbs
  • Set aside.
  • In saucepan, combine the following: sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla, and 2 Tbsp. butter
  • Bring to a boil and stir for about 2 minutes or until it is thick and bubbly
  • Spread sauce over the apples
  • Top with the remaining crumbs
  • Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes or until lightly browned