Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Walnut Squares

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Walnut Squares offer a warm, comforting flavor profile, combining sweet, juicy apples with crunchy walnuts. This vegetarian treat is perfect for those with gluten and egg allergies, providing a moist, cake-like texture topped with a cinnamon-sugar finish. These squares are versatile enough to serve as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast option.

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Overview

These delightful apple walnut bars are a perfect blend of sweet and spice, featuring fresh apples and crunchy walnuts. With a moist, cake-like texture and a cinnamon-sugar topping, they are a crowd-pleaser that hardly lasts a day at home.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup (c) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 2.25 Teaspoons (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Cup (c) brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 Cup (c) white sugar
• 0.25 Cup (c) butter, melted
• 1 Large egg
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 Cup (c) apple, minced
• 0.5 Cup (c) walnuts, minced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square pan.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of cinnamon into a medium bowl. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of white sugar and the remaining 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, 0.5 cup white sugar, and melted butter with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the minced apple and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares. Enjoy your cinnamon-infused apple walnut bars!

Enjoy your homemade Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Walnut Squares!