Apple Bars

LainieBug's Note:

Apples and oatmeal go so well together! (Adopted recipe)

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 bars

• 1 3/4 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 1/2 cups sliced apples (or more)
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, margarine, baking soda and brown sugar.
2. Blend well.
3. Spread half of the oats mixture in a greased 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
4. Press down firmly.
5. In a separate bowl, combine apples, 2 T.
6. margarine, sugar and cinnamon.
7. Spread over the oats mixture in the pan.
8. Cover with remaining oats mixture.
9. Bake at 375° F for 40-45 minutes.
10. Cut into bars.

Reviews

[day-hee]

Oh my God, these are delicious! With the modifications I made based on others' reviews, they were not overly sweet with a soft, moist bottom and a crispy top layer. Unlike others, however, I found that the amount of oatmeal batter was a bit scant for my 9x9 pan... not sure why. I had enough batter to press a thin layer onto the bottom of the pan (which took more than half of it), and I had to kind of crumble the remaining onto the top to try to cover everything as evenly as possible before gently pressing it to spread it out a bit. My changes: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, half dairy- and soy-free margarine and half applesauce (to make 3/4 cup), 1 tsp cinnamon, a scant cup of brown sugar and about 3 cups of sliced golden delicious apples. I will absolutely make these again soon!

[CardaMom]

This is really good. Cornelia, you're right... apples and oatmeal do go well together. I substituted one cup whole wheat flour for a cup of regular flour. I also added a little cardomom to the apples. Next time I'll add some more apples to the recipe. This one's a keeper, thanks Cornelia!

[Sherri35]

Wow! These are great! I don't have a 9x9 pan, so I used an 8x8 pan and it turned out fine. It reminds me of apple crisp but better. I only had to bake mine for 35 minutes and it was nice and golden brown and the apples were tender. I only wished I had vanilla ice cream to go with it! Thanks for a great recipe.