Apple Peanut Fudge Bars

The taste of peanuts, chocolate and oats and of course (Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk) are a favorite combination in squares and bars. How to make it even better?? Add some apples!! It's never been yummier to get your "apple a day"....!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup peanut butter
• 1  cup icing sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped peanuts
• 2  apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 1 (170 g) package  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (300 ml) can  eagle brand sweetened condensed milk (regular or low-fat)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment, overlaping the two longer sides for easy removal.
2. Beat butter, peanut butter and icing sugar until smooth with an electric mixer. Stir in flour, oats and peanuts until crumbly,.
3. Reserving 1 cup of oat mixture, press remainder onto bottom of prepared pan. Top with apples,.
4. Melt chips with sweetened condensed milk in a heavy saucepan on low heat, stirring occasionally. Pour mixtre evenly over apples. Crumble remaining oat mixture over top.
5. Bake in preheated oven 35-40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill thoroughly in refrigerator. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
6. TIPS: Use a firm apple such as Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady or Fuji.