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Apple Bars

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane, Recipes

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This a nice easy recipe-no mixer!  The bars were gone in seconds at my house.

1 cup sifted flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup chopped apple (any kind)

For topping:

1 TBS white sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350.

Grease 9×9 inch pan.

Sift together dry flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a large bowl mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white sugar with a wooden spoon till smooth.

Stir in egg and vanilla.

Blend in flour mixture until just combined, then add apples.

Spread the mixture evenly in pan.

In a small cup stir together sugar and cinnamon for topping and sprinkle evenly over top.

Bake for 25 minutes in oven.  Cool in pan and cut into squares.

Great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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  1. Simply LKJ says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:33 am

    These look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. We are always looking for treats without chocolate as our daughter can't have it.

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  2. knit one, knit two says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Yummers!

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  3. Karen says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    I made your Caramel Corn last night – every piece was GONE! So good and so easy! I also make your Chicken Fettucine, Chile, and Feta dip on a regular basis! Thank you for the great recipes – I'll have to try this one. When I try a recipe of yours and tell the kids I got it from you, they all say "Oh! Mom's imaginary friend"! because I don't actually know you but think of you like a friend!!! lol!

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  4. Julie says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    This is just the recipe I needed! I am taking a risk (I'm a reluctant entertainer) and having a new friend over this afternoon. I sat down to search for a quick recipe to make and I saw your post. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Nichole says

    October 20, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    Oh yes yes, I can't wait to try this recipe with the famous apples from my state of Washington. And in my tiiiiiiny kitchen, I have no mixer. Perfect!

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  6. Anonymous says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Definitely need to try this – we still have so many apples left.

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  7. Sarah says

    October 20, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    Looks Great! I need to make 4 dozen bars for Grandparents Day at the boys' school. I will be making these. Thanks for sharing!
    Also, I make your garlic bread spread all the time. We LOVE it!(I think that may just be an understatement!!!)

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  8. Jeremiah 29:11 says

    October 20, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Just made them and they are delicious! Although mine turned out pretty gooey – is that the right consistency? Your bars in the picture look more fully baked. Thanks.

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  9. Mandi Richards says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    I made them today and my husband loved them (well, I did too!). Thanks for the great recipe.

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  10. RITA says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    Just made them and they were a success… I'm a Portuguese Mum of four ( 1 boy three girls) living in Lisbon, and just discovered your blog . I'm loving it.
    Thanks a lot for sharing your recipes.

    By the way my in laws came to dinner and I had to share your recipe.

    Rita

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  11. alanna rose says

    October 20, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Just decided to whip these up for dessert…my family thanks you!

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  12. .Auntie.Kel. says

    October 21, 2011 at 3:13 am

    As soon as I saw this recipe I went straight to my kitchen and made them; so delicious! The only thing I added was 1/2 tsp more cinnamon and more apples which required more baking time; but overall so amazing! Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Sarah says

    October 21, 2011 at 4:06 am

    I made them tonight. Love them. Easy and good us my favorite.

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  14. Catherine and clan (aka catnz) says

    October 21, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Just thought I'd let you know I made your reciped tonight in Dunedin, New Zealand using local organic apples. There won't be any left tomorrow so will be making it again – so easy and quick to do. Will be checking out your other recipes too although have trouble at times with diff measurements or ingredients particular to USA. Thanks, Catherine

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  15. Magnolia Verandah says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Oh yes I loved these and the best thing is a simple recipe that makes something simple delish. These are perfect to make on Saturdays for the grandchildren when they pop in after swimming lessons.

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  16. sevenalstons says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    I just made this recipe (doubled) this morning and it is delicious! I let my kids have a little taste and then put it in their lunches. They felt like I had made something special for them and I predict it'll be gone by tonight. Thanks for sharing this terrific (and easy) recipe!

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  17. Raluca says

    October 26, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Thanks for share, Sarah! It sounds and looks delicious!! I will try it asap!

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  18. FaeryMom says

    October 31, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Girls & I just ate these out of the oven….you're my new best friend. They are SO GOOD, I have to remind myself there was only enough for snack & breakfast and NO EXTRAS for me to have seconds.

    Maybe I should make some more in the morning.

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