Apple Oat bars

My colleagues at work were raving about this treat I brought in. From my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook:



1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 cup chunky applesauce (check out my recipe for homemade sauce!)
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon


1. Combine the flour, oats, sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture.
2. For apple filling, combine applesauce, cranberries and cinnamon.
3. Press the remaining mixture into an ungreased 9"x9"x2" baking dish. Spread the apple filling on top. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until top is golden. Cool, then cut into bars.