Apple Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Bars

• Rolled Oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (1 stick) margarine (softened)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• Sliced Apples
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Bars

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup (1 stick) margarine (softened), 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
3. Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
4. In a separate bowl, combine 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced), 2 tablespoons margarine (melted), ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
5. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the oat crust in the baking pan.
6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the apple layer.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.