Apple Crumb Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups instant oats
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients EXCEPT applesauce and nuts. Mix well until crumbly. RESERVE 1 cup of this oat mixture.
Press into bottom of greased 13\" x 9\" baking pan. Bake at 350 for 13-15 minutes; cool.
Spread applesauce over partially baked crust, then sprinkle with nuts. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of oat mixture on top.
Bake at 350 13-15 minutes or until golden-brown.
Cool. Cut into squares.