Apple Squares Mom Recipes

CARAMEL APPLE OAT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine oat, flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
• Stir in butter until nice and crumbly.
• Press a little more than half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt caramels and milk together in a microwave-safe container on high in 30 second intervals, stirring in between. Set aside.
• Remove pan from the oven and sprinkle with apple and nuts. Drizzle caramel mixture over the top.
• Crumble remaining oat mixture over the top of the caramel and return pan to the oven.
• Bake for an additional 20-22 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
• Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

APPLE PASTRY SQUARES

Steps:

• For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan. Mix until well blended. Add apples; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in spices and lemon juices; set aside., For pastry, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Combine egg yolks, water and lemon juice; blend into flour. Mixture will form a ball. Divided in half. , On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough between two pieces of waxed paper to fit the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread filling over pastry. Roll remaining pastry to fit pan exactly; place on top of filling. Fold bottom pastry over top and press to seal. Cut a few small slits in top crust. , Bake at 400° for about 40 minutes or until lightly browned. For glaze, combine all ingredients and drizzle over the warm pastry.

GLAZED APPLE PIE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a measuring cup, combine egg yolk and enough milk to measure 1/3 cup. Gradually add to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. Roll one portion into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes. , In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat. Spoon over crust. , Roll remaining dough into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle; place over apple filling. Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm pastry. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

EASY APPLE SQUARES (CAKE BARS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×9 square pan.
• In a medium bowl, toss chopped apples with cinnamon and brown sugar.
• In a mixing bowl, combine together 1 and 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of white sugar, vegetable oil, yogurt, and vanilla until very smooth. Add eggs and whisk until smooth.
• Add dry ingredients (flour mixture) into wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Pour half of the batter into the greased pan, top with half of the apples, then pour the remaining half of the batter on top of the apple layer. Top with the remaining half of apples.
• Bake the cake for about 45 minutes or 1 hour - until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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 SLICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.
• Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough forms a ball. Split dough into halves; roll each half into about a 9x13-inch rectangle. Press 1 rectangle into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place apple slices in a large bowl; add sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Toss apples to coat; spread over crust. Cover apple filling with remaining crust, piecing together any scraps to cover any holes. Cut several slits into top crust for ventilation while cooking.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

APPLE-CINNAMON SQUARES

Steps:

• set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg (if using) set aside.
• In a large bowl mix together melted butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup white sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
• Blend in the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
• Gently stir in chopped apples and nuts.
• Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.
• For the topping; in a small bowl mix togther 2 tablespoons white and 2 tablespoons brown sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over the top of the bars.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it tests done.
• Cool in the pan then cut into squares.

EASY APPLE PIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep a 9x13 baking pan by greasing the bottom with oil or non-stick spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla together. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing them in one at a time.
• Sift the flour and baking powder into the butter/sugar mixture. Mix until the flour is completely incorporated.
• Pour 2/3 of the batter into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 baking dish, make sure it is spread evenly in the pan. Pour the apple pie filling over the batter, sprinkle with cinnamon. Dot the top of the apples with the remaining batter.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top and the edges are golden and the cake is cooked thru. If you are using a glass baking dish you will need to cook 30-35 minutes.While the cake is baking make the powder sugar glaze by mixing together the powder sugar and milk (or water).
• Right before serving drizzle with powder sugar glaze. Serve warm with a little vanilla ice cream.Store at room temperature, in an air tight container, for up to 3 days.

APPLE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment and spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and brown sugar until thoroughly incorporated. Add in the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine. Gradually add in the flour mixture and stir until just combined, then fold in the apples.
• Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• In a cup or small bowl, stir together the 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie spice; evenly sprinkle over the top of the bars.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.
• Just before serving, top with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce.

MOM’S APPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• 1. Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut butter into small pieces and quickly rub them into the dry ingredients with your fingers until smaller but still visible. Add oil and toss with a fork to combine. Whisk water and egg yolk in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture and stir until it begins to come together. Knead the dough with your hands in the bowl a few times until it forms a ball. Divide the dough in half and shape into 5-inch disks. Wrap each in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. 3. Combine apples, the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. 4. Roll one portion of dough between sheets of parchment or wax paper into a 9-by-13-inch rectangle. Peel off the top sheet and invert the dough into the prepared pan. Peel off the remaining paper. Trim the dough so it covers just the bottom of the pan. Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough. Using the parchment or wax paper, roll out the remaining dough, invert it over the filling and trim the edges so it just covers the filling. Whisk the egg white in a bowl until frothy and evenly brush over the top crust. Lightly sprinkle the crust with additional sugar, if desired. 5. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into 12 squares.