Brown Sugar and Oatmeal Crumbly Apple Bars Recipe

Name: Brown Sugar and Oatmeal Crumbly Apple Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup brown sugar, packed; ¾ cup rolled oats; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ¾ cup whole wheat flour (you can use all white flour if that's all you have around, but wheat flour will add more good-for-yo); ½ teaspoon baking soda; ⅜ teaspoon salt (just dip the 1/4 tsp measuring spoon in halfway for that 1/8); 10 tablespoons cold butter, divided; 3 small apples, cored, unpeeled and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ cup sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup hot water; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup chopped pecans (optional) or ½ cup walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour (you can use all white flour if that's all you have around, but wheat flour will add more good-for-yo)
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅜ teaspoon salt (just dip the 1/4 tsp measuring spoon in halfway for that 1/8)
10 tablespoons cold butter, divided
3 small apples, cored, unpeeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup sugar
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup hot water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans (optional) or ½ cup walnuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line a nine inch square pan with foil or parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, soda, and salt.
4
Cut in 9 tablespoons butter.
5
(This can also be done in a food processor.)
6
Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture and pat the rest into prepared pan.
7
It will be dry.
8
Toss apples with half of lemon juice and arrange over crust in pan.
9
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
10
In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and hot water.
11
Turn heat to medium and cook, whisking constantly until mixture begins to boil and thicken.
12
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and remaining teaspoon of lemon juice.
13
Pour over apples.
14
Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture and nuts, if using.
15
Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until lightly browned.

873

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup brown sugar, packed, ¾ cup rolled oats, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup whole wheat flour (you can use all white flour if that's all you have around, but wheat flour will add more good-for-yo), and more.

Yes, Brown Sugar and Oatmeal Crumbly Apple Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brown Sugar and Oatmeal Crumbly Apple Bars

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