Look out. I’m warning you right now that this recipe is addictive…
My roommate, Christin, introduced me to these bars last week. I was just finishing a 12-hour day of work around 9pm and found a text from her inviting me to try these “new apple bars” when I got home. Never one to turn down homemade dessert, and super-hungry after a long day, I immediately grabbed one when I walked in the door. And oh my word. Looking at the recipe beforehand, I was expecting good. These were great!!! They are are everything a sweet, fruity, cinnamony, chewy bar should be.
Pretty sure I immediately made a second batch to bring to a choir potluck last night. Although this time I substituted in white whole wheat flour and added in some nutmeg, and loved the result! Definitely a great quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing recipe to keep on file. I’m pretty sure it will be reappearing in my kitchen again verrrrry soon. :)
Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or white whole-wheat flour)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups packed light-brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Golden Delicious apple, diced into 1/4″ cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium-size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmg and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, blend together sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla for 3 minutes or until smooth. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; mix for 2 minutes or until just incorporated. Stir in diced apples, raisins and (optional) nuts, and spread into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350F degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!Ali’s Tip:
This would also be delicious using pears instead of apples!
Source:
Adapted from Family Circle.
Delicious recipe that my friends love it. Thank you
Thanks Christine — we’re glad to hear that!
Wow! I hit a hungry now just to see these pictures, picture this recipe ready, it should be a delight! I will try to do here at home. Thank you!
We hope you enjoy them Kate!
Amazing recipe, thanks for sharing!
Thanks, we’re glad you enjoyed these!
I realy enjoy this recipe. My Boyfriend made this for me…
We’re glad to hear that Sarah!
Hello I did in my house and my family loved it, is practical and very tasty.
I love your blog, I will recommend to my friends.
Thank you…
Thank you Paulo — we’re glad you enjoy the blog, and that you enjoyed this recipe!
How much does the batch make?
Depending on how big you cut the squares — 20-30 bars probably. We hope you enjoy! :)
I made this recipe at home, it was very good! thanks
We’re glad you enjoyed them!
These are amazing! I just made a batch and demolished them. Thank you!
I love your idea of using pears in these too.
i made these last month for a church event and people loved them! the perfect fall bar!