Applesauce Oat Squares

My son has an apple tree on his yard that produces amazing apples that turn a beautiful deep red in fall. We've had a few frosts and yet the apples on the tree are sweet and crisp!
The plate is a gift from my granddaughter, Kayla. She knows I like new plates once in awhile for food photo-ops. I love it!

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 3/4 cups old fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 cups apples
• 2 cups applesauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together first four dry ingredients.
2. With a pastry blender cut in butter until crumbly.
3. Press half of this mixture in a greased 9 x 13" pan.
4. Place apple slices on top of the mixture.
5. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
6. Spread applesauce over the apple layer.
7. Top with remaining crumbs.
8. Bake in 375º oven for 40 minutes or until golden brown in color.
9. Cut in squares and serve warm with ice cream.  

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