Dutch Apple Bars

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Tastes like dutch apple pie on a shortbread crust. this is a professionally tested recipe, but be advised that there is much variation between individual ovens, and therefore baking times, temps are a guideline. please watch your product carefully to guard against over baking as happened below.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350.

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Mixe one cup flour and 1 / 3 cup sugar in mixing bowl.

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Cut in butter , using pastry blener or crisscrossing 2 knives , until crumbly.

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Press in ungreased square baking pan , 9 x9 inches.

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Bake 25 minutes.

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Mix 1 / 3 cup sugar , 2 tbsp flour and cinnamon in a small bowl.

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Stir in apples to coat.

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Spoon over baked layer.

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Sprinkle with crumb topping.

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Bake 35- 40 minutes or until topping is light brown and apples are tender.

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Cool completely.

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For bars cut into 4 x 4 rows.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, tart cooking apples, brown sugar