An easy wintertime dessert is a variation on an old Russian recipe that traditionally calls for equal amounts of flour, sugar, dried fruits, and nuts, as well as three eggs. Cooking Light, DECEMBER 2007. all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, apple, walnuts, raisins, cooking spray cvt

Recipe Ingredients for Apple-Walnut Bars

2/3	cup all-purpose flour
2	teaspoons baking powder (18369)
1/2	teaspoon salt
220	g (1 cup packed) light brown sugar
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
2	large eggs
2	cups (diced peeled) apple (9004)
1/2	cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/3	cup raisins
1	Cooking spray

Recipe Directions for Apple-Walnut Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
   
   
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and eggs in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until sugar dissolves. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in apple, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
   
   
3. Spoon batter into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into 9 squares.
   
   

Categories

Fruits, Nuts, Dessert, American, Eastern European, Bake, Vegetarian

Health Information

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Low in saturated fat

Bad points Very high in sugar Contains alcohol