Apple Bliss Bars

Crust:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
2 1/2 cups chopped apples
1/2 cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Mix together flour, sugar and margarine until crumbly and press into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan.

Sprinkle chopped apples over crust. Sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mixture over apples. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Remove from oven and pour topping over apples. Return to oven and bake about 20 minutes more.

Topping:
3 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Mix all together and pour over partially-baked apples and crust.