Description
These apple raisin bars are a delightful combination of fudgy texture and warm cinnamon flavor, perfect for a fall dessert or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole wheat pastry flour (can substitute all-purpose or regular whole wheat flour)
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat pastry flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the light-brown sugar and eggs until well combined. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped Granny Smith apples and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the foil. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- These bars are best stored in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave.
- Try serving them warm with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, bake for a few additional minutes.
- The recipe is adapted from Family Circle Magazine, October issue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35