Apple Crumb Bars

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided
• 5 to 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda; cut in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top; set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; spread over apples. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

allpurpose, oldfashioned oats, brown sugar, baking soda, cold butter, apples, sugar, cornstarch, cold water, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-crumb-bars/ (may not work)