"These easy apple-cinnamon fruit bars make a big batch—perfect for fall potlucks and parties...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds or hazelnuts) or old-fashioned rolled oats, divided
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3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Tip)
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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6 cups diced peeled apples, divided
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1/2 cup apple cider or orange juice
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract