Apple Walnut Bars
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet apples and crunchy walnuts with these scrumptious Apple Walnut Bars! Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat any time of day, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a homemade delight, these bars will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie 🍪
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Apple, Fruit, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 202.6 per serving
- Fat Content: 9.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 23.2mg
- Sodium Content: 119.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 28.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 18.9g
- Protein Content: 2.5g
Servings: 24 squares
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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2 cups | Flour |
2 cups | Brown sugar |
1/2 cup | Butter |
1 cup | Walnuts |
1 tsp | Cinnamon |
1 tsp | Baking soda |
1/4 tsp | Salt |
1 | Egg |
1 cup | Sour cream |
1 tsp | Vanilla |
2 | Tart apples |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your Apple Walnut Bars bake to perfection.
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Prepare pan: Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan, ensuring that your bars won’t stick during baking.
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Prepare crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and butter. Mix these ingredients until they are finely crumbled, creating a deliciously textured crust for your bars.
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Add walnuts: Stir in the walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the crust mixture, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.
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Press crust: Take 2 cups of the crust mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. This forms the sturdy foundation for your Apple Walnut Bars.
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Prepare filling: To the remaining crust mixture, add cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Blend these dry ingredients well to infuse the filling with warm, aromatic flavors.
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Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg, sour cream, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate apples: Gently stir the tart apples into the wet mixture, ensuring they are coated in the creamy batter. This adds a burst of fruity flavor to every bite of your bars.
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Assemble bars: Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the pressed crust in the baking pan, spreading it out to create a smooth and even layer.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake begins to pull away from the sides of the pan and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures that your bars are baked through and perfectly golden brown.
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Cool: Once baked, allow the Apple Walnut Bars to cool completely in the pan. This allows the flavors to meld and the bars to set properly.
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Serve: Once cooled, cut the bars into squares and top each with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Serve and enjoy!
These Apple Walnut Bars are a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors, perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet snack, they are sure to impress with their irresistible taste and comforting aroma. Try making them today and share the joy with your loved ones! 🍎🥧