Carmel Apple Pie Bar

This is my Mom's recipe...it is ohhh so good! -Kristin

1/2 # carmels (approximately 29)
1/2 c. evaporated milk
3 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. canola oil
1 egg
1/4 c. cold water

6 c. apples (mom uses Ida Reds)
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. flour
1-2 T. lemon juice

8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1/3 c. sugar
slivered almonds

• In a double broiler melt carmels with the evaporated milk. Watch close that it doesn't burn. Set aside.
• Sift flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter till fine. Set aside.
• Blend in small bowl the canola, egg and water. Then add to dry.
• Press dough out onto ungreased jelly roll pan; set aside.
• Mix together the apples, sugar, flour and juice and spread on crust.
• Drizzle the carmel over the apples.
• Beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar and put over the carmel apples. Spread lightly.
• Sprinkle the slivered almonds over top.
• Bake 375 for 30-35 minutes.