Caramel Apple Bars

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   Heat oven to 350*.grease a jelly roll pan.

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   in large bowl, combine all base and topping ingredients, mix at low speed till crumbly --

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   press half (2 1/2 cups) of mixture in bottom of greased pan.

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   save rest for topping --

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   bake at 350* for 8 minutes --

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   meanwhile in small saucepan, combine caramel tipping, 1/2 cup flour, and blend well.

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   bring to boil ovre medium heat, stirring constantly -- about 3-5 minutes -- or mixture begins to thicken slightly.stir all the time.

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   remove pan from oven, sprinkle apples and walnuts over warm base.

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   pour caramel mixture evenly over top.

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    sprinkle with reserved topping mixture --

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    return to oven, bake an additional 20-25 minutes or golden brown --

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    cool 30 minutes.

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    refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.

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