APPLE BUTTER BARS
MAKES 3 DOZEN

Preheat oven to 350* F. Grease a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan; set aside.

In large bowl, whisk together:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups uncooked quick oats
1 1/2 cups sugar

Drizzle over and mix well:
1 cup butter, melted

Press half of oat mixture into bottom of pan; spread with:
1 1/2 cups apple butter

Top with remaining oatmeal mixture, pressing gently with back of spoon. Bake in preheated oven 55 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars.