APPLE CREAM CHEESE BARS 
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 c. + 3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
3 tbsp. oil
2 2/3 tbsp. cold water
2 eggs
6 c. apples, pared & sliced
2 tbsp. lemon juice
40 caramels
1 c. evaporated milk
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

CRUST: Combine 2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon salt; cut in butter and oil. Blend in 1 egg and the cold water until pie crust consistency. Roll out and pat into 9"x13" pan.

FILLING: Mix apples, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour and lemon juice thoroughly and place on crust. Combine caramels with milk; heat until melted. Pour over apples.

TOPPING: Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 egg with electric beater until creamy. Pour over caramel topping. Sprinkle nuts on top; bake at 325 degrees for 55 minutes.

 

Recipe Index