Best Josephines Apple And Cheese Bars Recipes

Josephine's Apple and Cheese Bars image

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups rolled oats, large flake
1 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Line a 9" square metal cake pan with aluminum foil, leaving 1" overhang for handles. Set aside.
In a bowl whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
Stir in melted butter and oil, until mixture clumps and is crumbly.
Add another tablespoon of oil or water, if necessary, to ensure no dry spots.
Add cheese, tossing to mix.
Save 1 1/2 cups of mixture for later, and press the rest evenly into prepared pan.
Bake in the center of a 350 oven, until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
Peel, core, and slice apples 1/2" thick.
In a saucepan, bring apples, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon to boil, adding up to 1/4 cup water, if apples stick to pan.
If apples becomes too runny, sprinkle 1 teaspoon cornstarch over apples, then mix in, and let thicken.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
Spread apple mixture over base.
Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture.
Bake until golden, about 30 minutes.
Let cool in pan on rack.
Cut into 3" squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 223.1, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 29.9, Protein 7

Apple Cheese Bars image

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 1h35m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 medium apples, peeled and shredded (Golden Delicious, Rome, Granny Smith, Jonathan or Newtown Pippin)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (4 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For the crust, in a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, butter, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks and baking powder.
Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined (mixture will be crumbly).
Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
For filling, in a large bowl combine shredded apples, cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour and the cinnamon.
Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture and set aside.
In a medium bowl beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar and softened cream cheese.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the top layer of crumb mixture.
Bake 30-35 minutes more or until golden brown.
Cool in pan, cut into bars and serve.