Apple Oatmeal Bars

Name: Apple Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: makes 18-20 squares
Ingredients: pre-heat oven to 350 d/f; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp soda; 1 cup rolled oats - not instant-; 1/2 cup crisco shortening; 2 1/2 cups sliced apples; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar

By Patty Ward
@homecook373100

Yes, another Mennonite recipe! This one hails from N. Lima Ohio!
What's not to love about apples and oatmeal? Sounds a little healthy too!
Have not tried these, but I will. I know my hubby will love these. We have oatmeal for breakfast every day and sometimes slice up a little apple in there too.
Picture is representative of the recipe.
Enjoy!

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Serves:

makes 18-20 squares

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Ingredients

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pre-heat oven to 350 d/f
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1 cup flour, sifted
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp soda
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1 cup rolled oats - not instant-
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1/2 cup crisco shortening
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2 1/2 cups sliced apples
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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How to Make Apple Oatmeal Bars

Step-by-Step

Sift flour, measure and add salt, soda, and brown sugar.
Sift again. Add rolled oats. Cut shortening into mixture until it is crumbly.
Spread 1/2 of mixture into a greased pan 7 X 10 inches.
Arrange sliced apples over crumb mixture. Dot with butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Cover with remaining crumbs.
Bake @ 350 d/f for 40 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm.
Makes 18-20 squares.

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