Caramel Apple Bars II

A fall favorite with baked apples and gooey caramel. A great rainy day project!

Original recipe makes 48 bars

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups butter, melted

2 cups apples – peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 1/2 cups caramel ice cream topping
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 15×10 inch jellyroll pan.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, and baking soda. Stir in the melted butter. Mix until crumbly. This is the crust. Press 1/2 of this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes in preheated oven.
In a small pan, over medium heat combine the caramel topping and the remaining 1/2 cup of flour. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. This is the caramel filling.
Spread apple slices evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle on the nuts. Then Pour the caramel filling over the apple layer. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the top of everything. Bake again for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before cutting into bars.