Cheddar Apple Bars
This recipe makes 20 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per square: about | - |
| cal | 189 |
| pro | 3 g |
| total fat | 9 g |
| sat. fat | 6 g |
| carb | 24 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 28 mg |
| sodium | 138 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 5 |
| iron | 6 |
| vit A | 8 |
| vit C | 2 |
| folate | 5 |
Carried in their baking pan or packed in a cookie tin, these fruity oat bars make a welcome dessert. Golden Delicious or Crispin apples are perfect for this spin on Grandma's favourite pie.
Ingredients
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4 apples
1/3 cup (75 mL) granulated_sugar
2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
Cheddar Crust And Crumble:
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) large-flake rolled_oats
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose_flour
2/3 cup (150 mL) packed brown_sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, melted
1 cup (250 mL) shredded extra-old Cheddar cheese
Preparation
Line 9-inch square (2.5 L) metal cake pan with parchment paper, leaving 1-inch (2.5 cm) overhang for handles. Set aside.
Cheddar Crust And Crumble: In bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar and salt. With fork, stir in butter until mixture clumps and is crumbly. Add cheese, tossing to mix. Press all but 1 cup (250 mL) evenly into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until edges are golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
Meanwhile, peel, core and slice apples 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. In skillet, bring apples, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon to boil, adding up to 1/4 cup (50 mL) water if apples stick to pan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
Spread apple mixture over base; sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack; cut into squares. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Or layer between waxed paper in airtight container and freeze for up to 2 weeks.)
Additional information :
Variation
Oatmeal Apple Bars: Omit cheese.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2006
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