1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. coarsely pared tart apples (about 3 med.)
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramel candies

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix brown sugar, butter and shortening. Stir in 1 3/4 cups flour, the oats, salt and baking soda. Remove 2 cups of the mixture, reserve. Press remaining mixture in ungreased rectangular 9x13 inch pan.

Toss apples and 3 tablespoons flour, spread over mixture in pan. Melt candies over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over apples. Top with reserved oat mixture, press lightly. Bake until golden brown and apples are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into bars while warm. Store in refrigerator.