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CARAMEL APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES



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On a buttery brown sugar-rolled oats crust, apples in a creamy caramel sauce are topped with a streusel mixture, baked, then served warm with ice cream.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¼ cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 ⅓ cups quick-cooking oats
⅔ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup cold butter, cut up
5 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (12.25 ounce) jar SMUCKER'S® Caramel Flavored Topping, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 3/4 cups crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Arrange apples over partially baked crust. Mix sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup caramel topping until blended. Pour evenly over apples. Add walnuts to reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over apple layer.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool in pan on wire rack. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and remaining caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 212.6 mg, Sugar 19 g

CARAMEL APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES



Caramel Apple Streusel Squares image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup cold butter, cut up
5 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (12 1/4 oz.) jar Smucker's® Caramel Flavored Topping, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 3/4 cups crumb mixture; press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • ARRANGE apples over partially baked crust. Mix sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup caramel topping until blended. Pour evenly over apples. Add walnuts to reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over apple layer.
  • BAKE 45 to 50 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool in pan on wire rack. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream and remaining caramel topping.

HARVEST APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES



HARVEST APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES image

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake

Yield 1 dozen squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c graham cracker crumbs
3/4 c (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz) can eagle brand, sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c AP flour
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c (1/2 stick) cold butter
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and finely chopped pecans. Press evenly into parchment lined 13x9 baking pan. 2. In a med bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in Eagle Brand until smooth. Add eggs and mix well. Pour over crust. Spoon apple pie filling over cream cheese layer. 3. In med bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Stir in cranberries and chopped pecans. Sprinkle over apple layer. Bake 35-40 min or until golden. Cool, cut into squares and store covered in fridge.

HARVEST APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES BY EAGLE BRAND



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Love fall and the food that goes with it.

Provided by Angela Lawless

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c graham cracker crumbs
3/4 c butter melted
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
1 oz 8oz cream cheese softned
1 can(s) 14 oz eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1 oz 21 oz apple pie filling
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c pillsbury flour
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 c cold butter
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/3 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven 350. Line 13 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and pecans in small bowl. Press evenly into prepared pan.
  • 2. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk and eggs. Pour over prepared crust. Spoon apple pie filling over cream cheese layer.
  • 3. Combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Sprinkle over apple layer.
  • 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden (do not over bake). Cool before serving

HARVEST APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES



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Make and share this Harvest Apple Streusel Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chicagopm

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 55m

Yield 1 panfull, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and finely chopped pecans. Press evenly onto parchment paper-lined 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Add sweetened condensed milk and eggs. Pour over prepared crust.
  • Spoon apple pie filling over cream cheese layer.
  • In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon.
  • Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in cranberries and pecans. Sprinkle over apple layer.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. Do not overbake. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES



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This is a most delicious apple dessert...takes a bit of time to prepare, but is definately worth making.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 15 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 tablespoons butter, slightly softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, plus
3 tablespoons cold butter
2 lbs apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (Gala or Golden Delicious are good)
1/2 cup dark raisin
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan.
  • Prepare the streusel topping (as follows).
  • In a medium bowl, with hands, mix the 3/4 cup flour, pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon until the mixture comes together; set aside.
  • To prepare the crust: In a large bowl, mix together the 2 tbsp flour sugar and salt.
  • Cut in 1/2 cup COLD butter into small bits.
  • With fingertips, blend the cold butter into the flour mixture, until it resembles fine crumbs.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake crust for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown (crust may crack slightly).
  • Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, over medium heat, cook the apples, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 3 Tbsp butter for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender (but not mushy).
  • In a cup, mix the cornstarch and lemon juice; stir the mixture into the apple mixture (the mixture will thicken almost immediately); remove from heat.
  • Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  • Scatter the streusel mixture over the apple mixture in the pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until streusel is browned.
  • Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • When cold, cut lenghwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 5 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 136.6, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 22.2, Protein 1.1

HARVEST APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES



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How to make Harvest Apple Streusel Squares

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 (21 oz.) can apple pie filling
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350°F. Line 13 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • COMBINE graham cracker crumbs, butter and finely chopped pecans in small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk and eggs until smooth. Pour over prepared crust. Spoon apple pie filling over cream cheese layer.
  • COMBINE brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in medium bowl. Cut in cold butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Sprinkle over apple layer.
  • BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. Do not overbake.

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What are Apple Streusel Squares Recipes?

Apple Streusel Squares Recipes are delicious and easy-to-make desserts that are perfect for any occasion. They are basically bars made with a layer of moist cake, topped with baked apples, and finished off with a crunchy streusel topping. The combination of sweet and tart apples, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and the crunchy, buttery streusel topping, make this dessert a true crowd-pleaser.

The recipe for apple streusel squares can vary, with some recipes using a shortbread crust, while others opt for a cake-like batter as the base. Additionally, some recipes call for the apples to be peeled, while others keep the skins on for extra fiber and texture. The streusel topping is another feature that can vary from recipe to recipe, with some using a mixture of sugar, butter, and flour, while others incorporate oats or nuts for added crunch.

Ingredients Typically Used in Apple Streusel Squares Recipes:

  1. All-purpose flour
  2. Brown sugar
  3. Butter
  4. Cinnamon
  5. Eggs
  6. Granulated sugar
  7. Lemon juice
  8. Nutmeg
  9. Salt
  10. Vanilla extract
  11. Apples

Tips for Making Apple Streusel Squares:

  • Choose apples that are firm and tart, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • Prep your ingredients ahead of time to save yourself time and make the process smoother.
  • Let the apple streusel squares cool before cutting into them to ensure they set properly.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Variations of Apple Streusel Squares:

Looking for some ways to switch up the classic apple streusel squares recipe? Here are a few ideas:

  • Swap out the apples for pears or other seasonal fruit.
  • Add chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the streusel topping.
  • Drizzle a caramel or cream cheese glaze on top for added sweetness.
  • Make a gluten-free version using almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Add a layer of cream cheese or vanilla pudding between the cake batter and apple topping for an extra creamy and decadent dessert.

Why Apple Streusel Squares Recipe is Popular?

The popularity of apple streusel squares can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, it's an easy and approachable recipe that can be made by even novice bakers. Secondly, the combination of flavors and textures, from the moist cake to the tart apples and crunchy streusel topping, is a winning combination. Additionally, it's a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit different tastes and dietary needs, from gluten-free to adding nut or cream cheese layers. Finally, it's a seasonal recipe that is perfect for autumn when apples are at their peak, making it a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or other fall gatherings with friends and family.

Conclusion:

Apple Streusel Squares Recipes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist cake base, tart apples, and crunchy streusel topping, they are a true crowd-pleaser. Best of all, they are easy to customize with different variations and are perfect for those with different dietary needs, from gluten-free to adding extra layers of cream or nuts. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice, apple streusel squares are sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.

Apple streusel squares are a delightful dessert that combines soft, buttery cake with sweet, juicy apples and a crunchy streusel topping. These squares are perfect for an afternoon tea or to serve as a dessert. Making apple streusel squares recipes may seem easy but there are a few tips that can help you achieve the best results.

Tips for selecting apples

When making apple streusel squares, the type of apple you choose can make a big difference in the final outcome of your recipe. Here are a few tips to consider when selecting apples for your recipe:
1. Choose apples that hold their shape when cooked
Apples that hold their shape when cooked are ideal for baked goods like apple streusel squares. Some examples of ideal apples for baking include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
2. Choose apples with a tart flavor profile
Apples with a tart flavor profile will complement the sweet flavor of the streusel topping in the apple squares. Tart apples like Granny Smith or Jonathan apples work well in this recipe.
3. Avoid apples that are too sweet
Apples that are too sweet will result in an overly sweet dessert. Avoid apples like Red Delicious or Gala that can be too sweet for baking.

Tips for making the streusel topping

One of the most important components of making apple streusel squares is making the streusel topping. Here are a few tips to consider when making the streusel topping:
1. Use cold butter
Cold butter is the key to achieving a crumbly, well-textured streusel. You can either grate the cold butter into the flour mixture or cut it into small pieces and work it into the flour mixture using your fingers.
2. Be mindful of the consistency
The consistency of your streusel topping is critical to achieving the perfect texture in your apple squares. Be mindful not to overwork the mixture or the streusel will become too fine and form a dough-like consistency.
3. Adjust sugar levels to taste
The amount of sugar in your streusel topping will depend on your personal preference. Be sure to taste the mixture and adjust the sugar levels to your liking.

Tips for the apple filling

The apple filling is a crucial component of your apple streusel squares, and here are a few tips to consider when making the filling:
1. Avoid using pre-sliced apples
Pre-sliced apples are often coated in a preservative that can affect the texture of your final dish. Instead, cut your own apple slices and fresh lemon juice to prevent oxidation and browning.
2. Use cinnamon and nutmeg sparingly
Cinnamon and nutmeg are often added to apple-based desserts, but it’s important not to use too much of these spices. Too much cinnamon or nutmeg can overpower the natural sweetness of the apples.
3. Add cornstarch for thickening
Cornstarch is an excellent thickening agent for the apple filling, as it will help to bind the filling together and prevent it from becoming too runny.

Tips for baking

Once you have assembled your apple streusel squares, the baking process is critical to achieving the perfect texture and taste. Here are a few tips to consider when baking your apple squares:
1. Keep an eye on the baking time
The baking time for the apple squares will depend on your oven and the thickness of the cake. Keep an eye on the baking time to ensure that the cake is not overcooked or undercooked.
2. Test the cake to see if it’s done
To test if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs, the cake needs more time in the oven.
3. Let the cake cool before serving
Allow your apple streusel squares to cool before serving. This will help the cake to set and prevent the filling from spilling out when you cut into it.

Conclusion

Making apple streusel squares recipes can be a delightful and satisfying experience. However, it’s important to choose the right apples, create the perfect streusel topping, make a delicious apple filling, and bake your squares just right for the best results. By following these tips, you can create the perfect dessert for any occasion.

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