Apple Cinnamon Raisin Bars
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or white whole-wheat flour)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups packed light-brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Golden Delicious apple, diced into 1/4″ cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Step 2
In a medium-size bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmg and salt; set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, blend together sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla for 3 minutes or until smooth. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; mix for 2 minutes or until just incorporated. Stir in diced apples, raisins and (optional) nuts, and spread into prepared pan.
Step 4
Bake at 350F degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Step 5
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