1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. sliced apples
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter

Add flour to salt and soda; add brown sugar; mix in oatmeal. Cut in the 1/2 cup butter until mixture is crumbly. Spread half of mixture in a greased 7"x11" baking dish. Dot with butter. Add apples and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar. Cover with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Cut into bars and serve cold as bars or hot with lemon sauce.