Preheat the oven to 375° F. Grease a 9x13-inch or similar size baking dish with unsalted butter or a neutral oil spray.
In a bowl, combine the apples with the lemon juice and vanilla extract, and toss. In a smaller bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the mixture to the apples and toss to coat evenly. Gently fold in the pieces of Cheryl's Cookies Pecan Pie Bars.
Transfer the apple mixture to the baking pan and spread evenly. Cover with foil and place in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the apples are soft.
While the apple mixture is baking, prepare the crust. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. In another bowl, mix the milk, butter, and eggs together. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. You should have a wet, sticky dough that spreads easily. (Optional: Cut the crust recipe in half if you want to drop the dough like dumplings instead of making it continuous.)
Remove the apples from the oven. With a spatula, spread the dough on top of the apples until it's gone. Return the slump to the oven and bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean.
Serve topped with vanilla ice cream and garnish with a couple pieces of Cheryl's Cookies Pecan Pie Bars.
