Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Apple Raisin Bars


Here in Connecticut apple season is just beginning.  Last week the kids and I headed to our local orchard to pick up a basket full of bright red, juicy, tart Polared Apples.  YUM!  Apples are one of my all-time favorite fruits to bake with--I wait alllllllllll year for apple season!  So, to kick off the season right I thought I'd share one of my family's favorite recipes:  Apple Raisin Bars.  These bars are a sweet-tart, chewy-yet-light texture that make for a great breakfast, dessert or anytime snack.  Although I've never tried them this way, I bet they'd  be divine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!  They're simple to make, which is a good thing because they go FAST in this house! :)  Here's how to make 'em:


Ingredients:

--2 cups all-purpose flour
--2 teapsoons baking powder
--1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
--1/2 teaspoon salt
--2 cups packed light brown sugar
--2 eggs
--1 stick butter, softened
--1 teaspoon vanilla extract
--1 1/2 cups diced apples (I prefer firm tart varieties!)
--3/4 cup raisins (I love to use a mixture of craisins and raisins for extra tartness)


Directions:

--Heat oven to 350.  Liberally coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with non-stick spray, set aside.

--In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, set aside.

--In large bowl blend together sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla with electric mixture on medium speed for about 3 minutes until smooth.

--Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture.  Mix for 2 minutes, just until incorporated.  Stir in diced apples and raisins.  Spread into prepared pan.

--Bake at 350 for 35 minutes until top is golden brown and inserted toothpick comes out clean.  Cool completely before cutting into bars.  Enjoy!



If you give these a try let me know how you like them!  I hope you love them as much as we do! :)  




 *I originally found this recipe at: www.familycircle.com






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20 comments:

  1. Oh this looks so yummy! I want to make these apple raisin bars. Thanks for the recipe and linking to Tempt My Tummy.

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  2. I'm definitely pinning this! I too love to bake with apples, especially in the fall! Thanks for sharing...

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  3. It is time when apples are ripening. proofreading-services.org So I would like to bake something with them. Thank you for sharing recipe.

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  4. Folks says "Life is too short.have the desserts before other food".and this quotation really fits on your dish.Thank you very much for sharing this amazing recipe with us.

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