Delicious and nutrition packed, these squares are a cross between a date square and apple crisp.
Baking Time: 20 to 22 minutesPreparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 20 minutesSquares: 16
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 mL) quick-cooking (not instant) rolled oats
- 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
Apple Filling:
- 6 cups (1.5 L) diced (1/2 inch/1 cm) peeled Ontario Apples (McIntosh, Empire or Idared)
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) Ontario Apple Cider or water
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
Instructions
In large bowl, mix together flour, oats, sugar and baking soda. Cut in butter with pastry blender until crumbly. Firmly press 3 cups (750 mL) into 9-inch (2.5 L) square cake pan. Reserve remaining crumbs for top.
Apple Filling:In large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine apples, sugar, cider, cinnamon, …