Cheesy Dapper Apple Squares

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This recipe was a winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest many years ago, I've been making this recipe for the past 20 years, it's a very easy recipe and I have never met anyone who doesn't like it, and it has remained a family favorite! I make it using grated cheddar in place of the slices, and I always increase the amount of cheese slightly, I also add in a small amount of cinnamon to the crust."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 16 squares (approx)

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 6 ounces cheddar cheese, slices
• 2 1⁄2 cups granny smith apples (cored, peeled and sliced)
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl mix together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking soda and butter; set aside 1-1/2 cups of the crumb mixture, then pat the rest into the prepared baking dish.
4. Place the cheese slices on top of the crumb mixture.
5. In a medium-size bowl combine the apples with the sugar, then layer over the cheese slices.
6. Add in the walnuts to the reserved 1-1/2 cups mixture, then sprinkle evenly over the apples.
7. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool completely, then cut into 2-inch squares.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

I made this in a 9x9" dish, so it was a little thicker and I cooked it a little longer. Loved the flavor! Great with vanilla ice cream! Thanks Kitten!

 

[Calee]

Very good apple squares. I added 1/2 tsp cinnamon like you stated .Very good I will be making this again,This is definately a winner in my books.