There is a definite feel of fall in the air. The temperatures are getting cooler, we can sleep without our air conditioner on, college football has started and the sights, smells and sounds of fall are everywhere. I don’t think you can go wrong with anything apple. Tarts, pies, crisps, breads, muffins….I could go on and on. When I made these apple bars, my husband commented it is the best apple recipe I have ever made. Now that is quite a compliment since I have made hundreds of apple recipes over the years and he has been my devoted taste tester for years. I hope you agree with him.
Apple Bars
2015-09-18 16:18:40
Ingredients
- 2 medium cooking apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, raisins, or cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- Vanilla Glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease one 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Mix apples and sugar in large bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except dried fruit and nuts. Stir in fruit and nuts, mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 - 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Spread with Vanilla Glaze while hot. Serve warm or cool.
Notes
- Vanilla Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons, butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- Mix all until smooth and spreadable.
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