APPLE DATE-NUT BARS

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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Back to School     Date     Apple     Pecan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped fine
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into bits and softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan combine the apples, the granulated sugar, the lemon juice, and the water and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Add the dates, simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring it and mashing the dates, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the dates are soft and the mixture is almost smooth, and let the purée cool. In a bowl combine the butter, the brown sugar, the salt, the flour, the pecans, and the cinnamon and blend the mixture well. Press half the flour mixture evenly into a buttered 13- by 9-inch baking pan, spread the purée over it, and crumble the remaining flour mixture over the purée, pressing it lightly to form an even layer. Bake the mixture in the middle of a preheated 375°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until it is golden, let it cool completely in the pan on a rack, and cut it into 36 bars.

Elizabeth Katiyo
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect combination of sweet and chewy.


Jessa
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can customize them with different nuts and dried fruits.


Ridwan Siddik
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect snack or dessert to take to a party or potluck.


Prudencio Silva
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These bars are delicious! The apples, dates, and nuts are a perfect combination. I love the chewy texture and the sweetness of the dates.


Tahsin Hasnat
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I love these bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I've even started making them for gifts.


WAleed Hassan Lali
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These bars are the perfect snack or dessert. They're sweet, but not too sweet, and they're packed with healthy ingredients. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and oats. They're also really easy to make.


Aryanah Jones
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can customize them with different nuts and dried fruits.


tee36044
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These bars are amazing! The flavors are perfect together and the texture is so chewy and satisfying. I love the addition of the dates, they add a nice sweetness and depth of flavor.


Piere Sandra
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make, too. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Gibson Nnadi
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These apple date nut bars are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet, chewy, and nutty. I love that they're made with wholesome ingredients, too. I'll definitely be making these again and again!