APPLE DATE-NUT BARS

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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Back to School     Date     Apple     Pecan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped fine
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into bits and softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan combine the apples, the granulated sugar, the lemon juice, and the water and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Add the dates, simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring it and mashing the dates, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the dates are soft and the mixture is almost smooth, and let the purée cool. In a bowl combine the butter, the brown sugar, the salt, the flour, the pecans, and the cinnamon and blend the mixture well. Press half the flour mixture evenly into a buttered 13- by 9-inch baking pan, spread the purée over it, and crumble the remaining flour mixture over the purée, pressing it lightly to form an even layer. Bake the mixture in the middle of a preheated 375°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until it is golden, let it cool completely in the pan on a rack, and cut it into 36 bars.

Nobab Riyad
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These bars are a delicious and healthy snack that I'll definitely be making again.


Millionaire Maykel
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I've made these bars several times now and I've never been disappointed. They're always a hit with my friends and family.


Kevin Kipyegon
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. They turned out great!


Nabin Dibas
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I made these bars with my kids and they had a lot of fun helping me. It's a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen and teach them about healthy eating.


Batuga
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apples and dates. I always have a few apples on hand, and I often have leftover dates from other recipes. These bars are a great way to use them up and avoid waste.


Shakib Shakib
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and these apple date nut bars definitely fit the bill. They're a unique and delicious snack that I'll definitely be making again.


Durjoy Kormokar
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I've been looking for a healthy snack bar recipe for a while now, and I'm so glad I found this one. These bars are delicious and they keep me feeling full and satisfied.


Birungi Godfrey
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Om Magar
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The apples and dates provide a natural sweetness, while the nuts add a nice crunch.


Flango Logistics
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I love that these bars are made with healthy ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids as a snack.


Abu Sayem
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these bars were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems.


Sheeraz Matmi
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit! My friends and family love them.


pedro salto
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These apple date nut bars are a delicious and healthy snack! They're easy to make and are perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.