Caramel Apple Bars

Ingredients

 * 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
 * 2 large eggs, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 2 Golden Delicious apples, cored and chopped
 * 1 cup caramel candies, each cut in quarters
 * 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
 * 2 tablespoons sesame seed
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 1/4 cup butter or margarine
 * 1/4 cup melted Dairy sour cream or yogurt

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
 * 2) In medium-size bowl, combine 1 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
 * 3) Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
 * 4) Transfer mixture to pan and press in an even layer in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
 * 5) In same mixing bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 cup flour; stir in Apples, caramels, and nuts.
 * 6) Pour over bottom crust.
 * 7) Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden.
 * 8) Cool slightly; cut into quarters lengthwise and crosswise to make 16 bars.
 * 9) Cool completely.