Best Brandied Apple Bars Recipes

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APPLE CRUMB BARS



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This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crisp bars for parties and for family, and they're always a hit. -Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided
5 to 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda; cut in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; spread over apples. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE BARS



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Apple Bars are reminiscent of a blondie with their chewy texture, an apple cake with bites of fresh apple throughout, and a snickerdoodle with a topping of sugar and apple pie spice! These bars are a delicious dessert or afternoon snack, but you'll probably want to sneak some for breakfast, too.

Provided by Jamie Lothridge

Categories     Bar Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 cup Challenge Unsalted Butter, melted
1 2/3 cups lightly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 ½ heaping cups peeled and chopped apples (I used Honey Crisp)
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
Whipped cream
Homemade salted caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment and spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and brown sugar until thoroughly incorporated. Add in the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine. Gradually add in the flour mixture and stir until just combined, then fold in the apples.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • In a cup or small bowl, stir together the 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie spice; evenly sprinkle over the top of the bars.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.
  • Just before serving, top with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 84 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 139 grams sodium, Sugar 22 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

RED APPLE BUTTER BARS



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Fall means apple-picking time, and we love using the fresh fruit to bake up these bars. The streusel on top makes them even better. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups butter, melted
2 medium apples, chopped
1-1/2 cups apple butter
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in butter. Reserve 1-1/3 cups crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack., Sprinkle apples over crust; spread with apple butter. Stir walnuts into reserved topping; sprinkle over apple butter. Bake 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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