Dutch Apple Bars
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Course : Bars
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

5 cups golden delicious apples -- pared,thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded (optional)
---TOPPING---
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
---CRUST---
3/4 cup butter -- softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg -- beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
 

Preparation:

Makes 20 dessert-size portions or 52 cookies 1. Sprinkle apples with lemon juice; combine with sugar, flour, lemon peel, nutmeg and cheese, if desired. 2. Spread evenly over crust; sprinkle topping over apple mixture. 3. Bake in preheated 425 F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until apples are tender. 4. Serve warm, cut into dessert-size portions or narrow bar cookies. Crust 1. Combine butter, sugar, beaten egg and vanilla; stir in flour and salt 2. Press into greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan. Topping Makes about 1 cup Combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly.