Three layers of oats, apples, sugar and cinnamon.
Base ingredients
- 1 cup quick or old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 large egg, beaten
Filling ingredients
- 6 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup quick rolled oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 13×9 baking pan.
- Prepare topping: In medium bowl, combine flour, oats, and sugar. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
- Prepare base: In medium bowl, combine oats, 1 cup flour, the brown sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in beaten egg. Spread mixture evenly in pan.
- Prepare filling: Toss apples with sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and cinnamon.
- Assemble bars: Spread apples over oatmeal layer. Sprinkle topping over apples.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting.
Makes 24 bars
Prep: 40 minutes; Bake 35-40 minutes
