"This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crisp bars for parties and for family, and they're always a hit. —Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
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1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided
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5 to 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
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1 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup cold water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Vanilla ice cream, optional