Harvest Apple Squares

Ingredients:

• 1 cup + 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 5 apples cored, peeled, & diced
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Makes 24 (1 square per serving) Servings

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a 9 X 13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, allowing foil to overhang rim by 2 inches on short opposite sides.
2. Combine 1 cup of whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, 1/4 cup of sugar, and the salt in food processor; pulse until combined. Add butter and pulse until blended. Add apple juice and pulse just until dough begins to pull away from side of bowl.
3. Scrape dough into prepared pan. Using your hands or rubber spatula, press dough to form even layer. Bake until dough is set but not colored, 10-12 minutes. Let cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
4.  Meanwhile, toss together apples, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg in large bowl. Spoon over crust and spread evenly. Bake until apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on rack; cut into 24 squares.

WW POINTS VALUE: 4 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the WW Family Meals Cookbook. You knw the saying 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away?' These treats will do that. These treats are perfect for fall baking when apples are in season. You can use Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, McIntosh or a combination of these and these treats will be a hit. You can also substitute Coconut flour in place of the all-purpose flour and your treats will still be good. You can even use honey or agave nectar in place of the sugar. The apples are so succulent and juicy they will melt in your mouth.