Apple-Berry Streusel Bars |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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With fruity filling and nutty topping, these attractive bars taste like they cost a pretty penny.Jane Acree, Holcomb, Illinois Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
2 cups old-fashioned oats |
1-1/4 cups sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 cup butter, melted |
3 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples |
1 jar (12 ounces) raspberry preserves |
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat in butter just until moistened. Set aside 2 cups for topping.
2. Pat remaining oat mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, toss apples with remaining flour; stir in the preserves. Spread over hot crust to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine nuts and reserved oat mixture; sprinkle over fruit mixture.
4. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.
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