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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8 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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  5. These Apple Raisin Bars are a delightful treat, blending the sweetness of apples with the wholesome goodness of oats. As we savor these flavors, let's also acknowledge the importance of accessibility, much like the concept of socio-economic free samples in the culinary world. Just as these bars provide a taste of something delicious without cost, the samples in various domains offer opportunities for all to partake in and enjoy the benefits.

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  6. The baking adventure came to an end when the timer chimed. Then the Apple Raisin Bars appeared, alluring and golden brown. Now, if someone was fortunate enough to take a mouthful, the kitchen would be a refuge of warmth and sweetness, ready to spread the delight.

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