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Apple Crumb Bars

3 cups all-purpose 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 to 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda;
cut in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse

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crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumbs into a
greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top;
set aside. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water,
vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2
minutes or until thick and bubbly; spread over apples. Sprinkle with
reserved crumbs. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top
is lightly browned.

Yield: 3-4 dozen.