SPICED APPLE CINNAMON BARS

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A recent trip to a local orchard left me with an abundance of fresh apples. After experimenting with several different recipes, I came up with this one. :-) I hope you enjoy them! (Try mixing two or more different varieties of apples for a wide range of flavor. I like Jonathan, Jonagold, Golden Delicious and Granny Smith for baking)

Provided by Sea Sun @Seasun

Categories     Fruit Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cup(s) flour
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon(s) allspice (or slightly more)
1/2 cup(s) butter (melted)
3/4 cup(s) brown sugar (i prefer dark)
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1 1/2 cup(s) apples (peeled, chopped)
1/2 cup(s) walnuts (finely chopped/optional)
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 x13 inch pan with non stick cooking spray. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
  • In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Add eggs and extracts and blend well.
  • Blend in flour mixture and then stir in the apples and walnuts (optional).
  • Spread evenly in prepared pan. In a small bowl, combine remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until center springs back when slightly touched. Cool and cut into bars.

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