Apple Harvest Squares Recipes

APPLE HARVEST SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, salt and 1/3 cup sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs; press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Arrange the apple slices on top of crumbs; sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine 1/3 cup sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining sugar with the rest of the ingredients. Spoon over baked apples; bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares while still warm.

GOLDEN APPLE RAISIN SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil or coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a large bowl.
• Combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, oil, and apple in a separate bowl, and whisk until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Stir in the raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth with a rubber scraper.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

APPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the top of the bars.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.

APPLE HARVEST SQUARES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, salt and 1/3 cup sugar.
• Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs; press into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
• Arrange apple slices on top of crumbs; sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Combine 1/3 cup sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
• Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup sugar with the egg, evaporated milk, vanilla, nuts, and coconut.
• Spoon mixture over baked apples; bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cut into squares while warm.

HARVEST TIME APPLE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar and the cinnamon; cut in butter using pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts. Reserve 2 cups of the crumb mixture for topping; press remaining crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Beat cream cheese and milk with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the egg and vanilla; mix well. Pour over crust. Top with apples; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• Bake 30 min. Cool completely. Cut into 32 bars to serve. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

HARVEST APPLE STREUSEL SQUARES

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.