Apple Bars Mary Ann Benrud Recipe

• 1 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 2 Tbsp. oleo
• 2 1/2 c. sliced apples
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. walnuts

1. Mix flour,salt, baking soda, brown sugar, oatmeal and cinnamon.
2. Cut in shortening till crumbly.
3. Spread half into bottom of greased 8 or possibly 9 inch pan.
4. Dot with oleo.
5. Add in the apples, sprinkle with sugar and walnuts.
6. Cover with remaining crumb mix.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 min.
8. Wisconsin Stae Fair1980 1st place bars filled with fruitMary Ann Benrud
9. Cook's notes: add in 1 tsp almond extract

flour, salt, baking soda, brown sugar, oatmeal, cinnamon, shortening, oleo, apples, sugar, walnuts

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/apple-bars-mary-ann-benrud-66219 (may not work)