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 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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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