apple cinnamon raisin bars

Look out. I’m warning you right now that this recipe is addictive…

My roommate, Christin, introduced me to these bars last week. I was just finishing a 12-hour day of work around 9pm and found a text from her inviting me to try these “new apple bars” when I got home. Never one to turn down homemade dessert, and super-hungry after a long day, I immediately grabbed one when I walked in the door. And oh my word. Looking at the recipe beforehand, I was expecting good. These were great!!! They are are everything a sweet, fruity, cinnamony, chewy bar should be.

Pretty sure I immediately made a second batch to bring to a choir potluck last night. Although this time I substituted in white whole wheat flour and added in some nutmeg, and loved the result! Definitely a great quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing recipe to keep on file. I’m pretty sure it will be reappearing in my kitchen again verrrrry soon. :)

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Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bars

Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or white whole-wheat flour)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 cups packed light-brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Golden Delicious apple, diced into 1/4" cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Method

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a medium-size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmg and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, blend together sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla for 3 minutes or until smooth. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; mix for 2 minutes or until just incorporated. Stir in diced apples, raisins and (optional) nuts, and spread into prepared pan.

Bake at 350F degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

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Ali’s Tip:

This would also be delicious using pears instead of apples!

Source:

Adapted from Family Circle.

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About Ali

Ali Ebright is a freelance recipe developer and food writer/photographer, and blogs at Gimme Some Oven and Gimme Some Life. She also loves all things music, traveling near and far, actually making things from Pinterest, cozying up with a good book and her sweet pup, Henry, and spending time with a wonderful group of friends. Come say hello and follow Ali on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ & Instagram.

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    Leanne November 10, 2011 at 1:33 am

    These are amazing! I just made a batch and demolished them. Thank you!

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    The Food Hunter November 4, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I love your idea of using pears in these too.

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    natalie (the sweets life) October 31, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    i made these last month for a church event and people loved them! the perfect fall bar!

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