3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. oatmeal
1/4 tsp. salt
Apples
1 c. water
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt

Mix first 5 ingredients as for pie crumbs crust. Place 1/2 of mixture in bottom of greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Press and flatten with hands to cover bottom of pan. Slice apples generously over mixture. Mix remaining ingredients and cook to a boil. Pour boiled syrup over the apples. Cover with remaining mixture (crumbs). Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.