How to Make Spiced Apple Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of freshly picked apples in the fall. Their crisp, sweet flavor is the perfect complement to a variety of recipes, and one of the best ways to showcase their deliciousness is in spiced apple bars. These bars are a delectable combination of buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a crumbly topping that is sure to leave your taste buds singing. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or a comforting dessert to end your day...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ½ cups diced peeled tart apple
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 servings

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple and nuts. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.