Caramel Apple Crunch Bars

Name: Caramel Apple Crunch Bars
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 ( 454 gram ) tub Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip; A bowl with a capacity of 3/8 liter containing all-purpose flour; A bowl with a capacity of 2/5 liter containing quick cooking oats; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; A cup with a capacity of 130 ml containing butter, softened; A cup with a capacity of 60 ml containing shortening; A cup with a capacity of 130 ml containing packed brown sugar; A bowl with a capacity of 1.125 liter containing peeled and chopped favorite apples

Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and sweet apples take classic oat bars from ordinary to extraordinary!

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Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda.
In a large mixing bowl, blend together butter, shortening and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.Add dry mixture and blend to form a crumbly mixture.
Measure and set aside A bowl with a capacity of 1/2 liter containing crumbs.Press remaining crumbs into a 23x33 centimetre pan.Spread apples into an even layer over crust.
Transfer Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or until warm.Stir until smooth.Pour over apples and sprinkle remaining crumbs over all.
Bake on middle rack of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and apples are tender.Cut into desired size bars while slightly warm and serve.
Store remaining bars covered in refrigerator.