Directions

1. Mix together 1 cup butter, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 tsp. vanilla, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt, and 3 cups oatmeal.
2. Press half of mixture on bottom of 9 x 13 pan.
3. Spread 6 to 8 peeled and sliced golden delicious apples over mixture.
4. Sprinkle remaining oatmeal mixture over apples.
5. In a heavy-bottom saucepan mix together 3 cups brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups half and half, 12 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 tsp. salt over medium heat.
6. Stir slowly until carmel has thickened, 8-10 min.
7. Then add 3 tablespoons vanilla and stir until thickened again, 1 or more minutes.
8. Remove from heat and pour over apple crisp mixture.