Apple Harvest Squares
Submitted by tlh427
Apple dessert bars with a buttery shortbread crust, cinnamon-lemon apple layer, and a rich coconut-nut custard topping that bakes into chewy squares.
YIELD
1 panPREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minThese harvest squares pack three distinct layers into one pan.
A crumbly butter crust forms the foundation, then sliced apples sprinkled with cinnamon and lemon juice go on next.
After the first bake, a thick coconut-nut custard gets spooned over the softened apples and everything bakes again until golden and set.
Cut them warm for gooey squares or cold for cleaner slices.
Chef Tips
- Press the crust firmly into the pan corners so it doesn’t shrink during baking
- Arrange apple slices in an even layer so the custard topping spreads uniformly
- The custard layer will look wet when you spoon it on but it sets as it bakes
- Let the pan cool at least 15 minutes before cutting or the layers will slide apart
Ingredients
Directions
In a bowl, combine flour, salt and ⅓ cup sugar.
Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs; press into the bottom of a greased 13×9×2-inch baking pan.
Arrange the apple slices on top of crumbs; sprinkle with lemon juice.
Combine ⅓ cup sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over apples.
Bake at 375 deg. for 20 min.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining sugar with the rest of the ingredients.
Spoon over baked apples; bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut into squares while still warm.
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