Apple Raspberry Bars Recipes

APPLE-RASPBERRY BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together ingredients flour through baking powder, plus 1/2 cup sugar.
• In small bowl, whisk melted butter, egg, zest and extract until smooth. Pour over flour mixture; work with hands to make soft dough.
• Pat 2/3 of dough in pan, prick all over with fork, and bake until browned, 15-20 minutes.
• In large bowl, toss fruit with spices and 1/2 c sugar. Scatter over bottom crust, crumble remaining dough on top.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake until top is golden brown, 30 minutes.
• Cool completely; cut into 16 bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

APPLE CRUMB BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda; cut in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; spread over apples. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

DELICIOUS RASPBERRY OATMEAL COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8 inch square pan, and line with greased foil.
• Combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats. Rub in the butter using your hands or a pastry blender to form a crumbly mixture. Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the jam to within 1/4 inch of the edge. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top, and lightly press it into the jam.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

APPLE-RASPBERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch square baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix brown sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Add sliced apples and raspberries; toss to coat. Spoon into baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together oats, 1/2 cup flour, cinnamon and salt. Stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned. Serve warm.