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Apple Pie Bars
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Servings: 4
Categories:
Desserts
/
Pies & Pastries
Ingredients: 4
cups
peeled tart cooking apples sliced thinly 1
can
apple juice,
(6 oz.)
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon 1/4
teaspoon
ground nutmeg 1
tablespoon
cornstarch 1/2
cup
sugar 3
cups
all-purpose flour 1
cup
sugar 1
teaspoon
baking powder 1
cup
butter,
softened
2
eggs,
slightly beaten
Directions:
FOR FILLING: In a large saucepan, combine apples, apple juice, cinnamon
and nutmeg. Cook over medium high heat until boiling, stirring
occasionally. Combine cornstarch and the 1/2 cup sugar. Stir into boiling
mixture, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; cool
slightly.
FOR CRUST: In a large mixer bowl stir together flour, the 1 cup sugar,
baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add butter and eggs. Beat on low
speed until mixture is blended and crumbly. Press 2/3 of crumb mixture (3
1/2 cups) into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan. Spread apple mixture
evenly over crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over apples. Bake at 375
degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool, cut into bars.
Makes 48.
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