Caramel Apple Bars

1 ¼ cups flour
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar, divided
½ cup butter
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1-2 golden delicious apples, cored and chopped
1 cup caramel candies, each cut in quarters
½ cup chopped walnuts

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium size bowl, combine 1 cup flour and ¼ brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles course crumbs. Transfer mixture to the pan and press down in an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. In the same mixing bowl, beat eggs. Stir in vanilla, ½ brown sugar and ¼ cup flour. Stir in apples, caramels, and nuts. Pour over the bottom crust. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Note: Makes 16 Servings. Good served hot with vanilla ice cream or cooled to room temperature.