Caramel Apple Bars Recipe

• 1/2 c. Butter or possibly margarine
• 1/4 c. Vegetable shortening
• 1 c. Brown sugar
• 1 3/4 c. Flour
• 1 c. Quick Cooking Oatmeal
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 1/2 c. Pecans, minced, opt
• 5 c. Apple, cooking, peeled and sliced
• 3 Tbsp. Flour
• 1 jar (16 ounce) Carmel ice cream topping

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