1) Heat oven to 400. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl. Stir in 1 3/4 C. flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. Reserve 2 cups oat mixture; press remaining oat mixture in greased rectangular pan, 13X9X2 inches.
2) Toss apples with 3 T. flour; spread over mixture in pan. heat caramels over low heat on stove top or in microwave, stirring often, until melted; pour evenly over apples. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture; press lightly.
3) Bake 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Store covered in refrigerator.
Ingredients
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup shortening
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1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
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1 teaspoon Salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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4 1/2 cups peeled and chopped tart apples (approx 3 medium)