Caramel Apple Bars Caramel Apple Bars Ingredients CARAMEL APPLE BARS   Crust 3/4 Butter Flavor CRISCO Stick ~ Plus additional for greasing 1 Cup firmly packed Light brown sugar 1 Egg 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups quick oats, uncooked     Procedure Filling 3 to 4 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 4 cups) 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 bag (14 ounces) caramel candy, unwrapped   Heat oven to 350.  Grease a 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking pan with shortening.   For crust, combine shortening and brown sugar in large bowl.  Beat at medium spped of electric mixer.  Add egg to creamed mixture.  Beat until well blended.   Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, salt and baking soda.  Add to creamed mixture gradually.  Add in oats.  Mix until blended.  Reserve 1 1/4 cups of the mixture for topping.  Press remaining mixture into prepared pan.   Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.   For filling, toss apples with 2 tablespoons flour and lemon juice.  Distribute apple mixture evenly over partially baked crust.  Press in lightly.   Place caramels in microwave safe bowl.  Microwave at HIGH (100%) for 1 minute.  Stir.  Repeat until caramels are melted.  Drizzle melted caramel evenly over apples.  Crumble reserved topping evenly over caramel.   Bake at 350 for 30 - 40 minutes, or until apples are tender and top is golden brown.  Do not overbake.  Loosen caramel from sides of pan with knife. Cool completely.  Cut into about 1 1/2-inch bars.  Cover tightly with plastic wrap to store.   Make about 4 dozen bars!  Enjoy! Serving Information Serves: Fat: g Calories: Angel_Juli         This webset page was assembled on Sunday June 15, 2008 by BuzyS. with graphics from Hemera using one of the many auto-scripters available at  Chat_Central_Gateway  All rights reserved KENDOC 2005