Ingredients for Apple Streusel Squares
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 5/6 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 7/8 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 4 medium)
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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How to Make Apple Streusel Squares
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch metal baking pan.
- Prepare the streusel topping (see below).
- In a medium bowl, combine ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup chopped pecans, ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Set the streusel topping aside.
- To prepare the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Cut ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the apple filling: In a 10-inch skillet, combine 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 4 medium), ½ cup raisins, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
- Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the juices have thickened slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the apple mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Evenly spread the apple mixture over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apple layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
- Once cool, cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 5 pieces for 15 delicious squares.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
88g
Fat
43g
Carbs
9g
