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Apple Bars

Apple Bars
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Apple Bars recipe with five rich layers of flavor that satisfy your sweet tooth and bring comfort in every bite

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups peeled, diced apples (choose firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a good balance of tart and sweet)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (not too dry or clumpy)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled for accuracy)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature for better mixing)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure vanilla adds the best aroma)
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for a little crunch (toast them lightly first)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper so the bars come out cleanly.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the eggs. Stir until everything is combined, but don’t overbeat.
  • Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated. The batter will be thick but not dry. If you add nuts, fold them in now.
  • Gently fold in the diced apples so the apple pieces don’t break down and stay intact in the bars.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Start checking around 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let the apple bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Apple bars hold a special spot in my recipe box. This straightforward recipe delivers comforting flavors of tart and sweet apples wrapped in a crumbly dough, perfect for cozy fall afternoons and quick desserts.

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