apple-almond bars

29 Pinches
Marshfield, WI
Updated on Aug 22, 2014

Another apple bar recipe I really enjoy!

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BARS:
  • 2 cups - flour
  • 1/2 cup - sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. - baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. - salt
  • 1 cup - butter
  • 1/2 cup - sliced almonds
  • 2 - egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup - sugar
  • 1/4 cup - flour
  • 1 tsp. - ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. - ground nutmeg
  • 4 cups - sliced apples, using either rome, golden delicious, granny smith or jonathan
  • ICING:
  • 3/4 cup - sifted powdered sugar
  • 1-1/2 TBSP - milk
  • 1/4 tsp. - almond extract

How To Make apple-almond bars

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Step 2
    Cut in butter, until pieces are the size of small peas.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the almonds and eggs with a fork. Press half the mixture (about 2 cups) into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set pan aside.
  • Step 4
    In another large bowl, stir together the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Step 5
    Add the apples; toss to coat, then arrange evenly over mixture in pan.
  • Step 6
    Bake in a 350º oven for about 35 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
  • Step 7
    Cool completely.
  • Step 8
    Drizzle bars with icing, and let stand until set, then cut into bars.
  • Step 9
    To make the icing: In a small bowl stir together until smooth, the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.

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Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #apples
Keyword: #bars
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #Apple Bars
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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