Apple Oatmeal Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup butter

4 tablespoons butter

6 cups thinly sliced apples

Mix flour, salt and baking soda. Add brown sugar and oatmeal, mix well. Cut in 1 cup butter.

Spread half of the crumb mixture in a buttered 9 x 13 pan.

Put apples on top of bottom layer. Cover with remaining crumb mixture and dot with 4 tablespoons butter.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes. It is great served with ice cream!