Indulge in the delectable Harvest Apple Bars, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This culinary masterpiece combines a buttery shortbread crust with a layer of sweet and tangy apple filling, topped with a streusel crumble that adds a delightful crunch. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and buttery notes, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Whether you're looking for a comforting fall treat or a delightful dessert to share with friends and family, these Harvest Apple Bars are sure to be a hit. With variations for a gluten-free crust and a vegan streusel topping, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can savor this autumnal delight.
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APPLE BUTTER HARVEST BARS
These are a great way to use up apple butter!! Credit: White Trash Gatherings: From-Scratch Cooking for down-Home Entertaining by Kendra Bailey Morris
Provided by BamaBelle30
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugars. Add egg yolks and beat until fluffy. Mix in flour and salt and then stir in the oats and nuts. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread the apple butter over the dough to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
- Sprinkle with pieces of the extra dough until the surface is evenly coated. Press down carefully but firmly to cover the apple butter.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown.
- Cool and cut into squares.
HARVEST APPLE BARS
I'm not sure where I got this recipe, but I have been holding on to it on a scrap of paper for years! Time to commit it to electronic memory LOL!
Provided by smellyvegetarian
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350.
- In food processor, pulse 2 c flour, oatmeal, and 1/4 c sugar. Add cold butter spread and 1 t vanilla and pulse until mixture looks like granola, then pulse into a dough.
- Press mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake 12 minutes.
- Toss together apples, 1/4 c sugar, 1 t vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over cooled crust and bake about 40 minutes more.
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your bars a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Peel and core your apples before grating them. This will make the grating process easier and will help to prevent the bars from becoming too mushy.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Harvest apple bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for fall. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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