apple bars

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Marsha Gardner
Florala, AL

I opened a can of worms the other day when I mentioned working at an Apple Farm in NY. I was overwhelmed with the number of apple recipes that I had collected from those days. Here is a great bar cookie that all kids like.

(2 ratings)
yield 12 bars
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For apple bars

  • 1/2 c
    butter, unsalted, room temperature
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 lg
    egg, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 c
    apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 c
    nuts, optional

How To Make apple bars

  • 1
    In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy; stir in vanilla and egg. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and nutmeg.
  • 2
    Add flour mixture to butter mixture; mix thoroughly. Fold in apples and nuts if using.
  • 3
    Spread batter in a greased 9" x 9" baking pan. Bake at 350-degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.
  • 4
    When I leave the nuts out, I often add in 3/4 cup of raisins in it's place.

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