So stoked about this one because it reminds me of fall. Cannot wait for fall. Its my favorite season.
Comments, questions etc… have at it.
So stoked about this one because it reminds me of fall. Cannot wait for fall. Its my favorite season.
Comments, questions etc… have at it.
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I made these and entered them in the local fair. They are so good and moist. I will let you know what place they get in the bar division!
There’s no problem in that the recipe wasn’t yours?
Wow, Michelle — how fun! I bet you will get a blue ribbon :) I’ve always thought it would be neat to enter a baked good in the fair but never have, maybe next summer.
The bars look absolutely delicious in the book, great pick! I am also loving the fall vibe with these. Can’t wait to make them.
Any recommendations, besides Dorie’s,on what type of apples are good for this one?
Fantastic, Michelle. Hope they win.
i used a granny smith, and it was great.
I could not find Rome or Cortland either. But my all-time favourite apple variety is Pink Lady!! They are wonderful alone and perfect for baking.
As much as I love Autumn, I’m not ready for summer to end! But these bars look so good I don’t even mind baking in heavy humidity. :)
I used a Golden Delicious. Seemed to work ok. This is the worst time of year for apple selection down here in TX.
Thanks, y’all. Now I have a better sense of choice.
I am making these tonight and I cannot wait. I have been wanting someone to pick these! yay! I didn’t buy any raisins or pecans though… When I made my grocery run this week, I had to go to the pricier store and I just didn’t feel like I could really fork over the extra dough for raisins and pecans. Bummer, cause I’m sure they really add to the recipe. Hopefully it will still be good without!
These seem like perfect pre-Fall bars. Can’t wait to see how they turn out!
Make sure to glaze them after they cool down – it’s a thinner glaze than it looks in the book, and it’ll soak right into the bars if you don’t wait. I also saw a suggestion by someone to double the glaze if you want it as thick as it is in the book. Other than that, they’re super easy – I’ve made them before, but I’m definitely making them again! Fall’s my favorite season too :)
I have to agree–my bars were still warm, and the glaze definitely soaked in some. Still tasty, though. Mmm, doubling the glaze sounds like a fine idea for next time… I’m also tempted to bake these in a 9″ square pan to get something thicker, more like a snack cake. I definitely cut much larger pieces than Dorie suggests. =)
Di- What is the texture? If I would bake in a 9” square, would it be like a thick blondie, or like cake? Ill double the glaze. Thanks for the tips ladies!
Laurie, I made a full batch and divided between an 8×8 pan and one that was half that capacity (so twice as thick). I cut the thinner one and it’s like a dense cake but not quite as dense as a brownie, if that helps. I haven’t decided if I’m going to cut the smaller, thicker one or freeze it whole.
One thing I wish I’d done is double the spices; I didn’t taste the batter until I’d put the pans in the oven! The bars are nice and moist and very apple-y.
Laurie–I thought it was very cake-like. That’s why I was thinking it would be good if it was thicker.
OK, after an overnight sit, my bars have gotten much softer and more cakelike.
uh yeah! TRIPLE THE GLAZE. It is so good and it only covered like 1/2 – 3/4 of mine.
love this. so good.
i used apples from my in-laws back yard. here’s a pix of the apples: http://www.flickr.com/photos/projectdomestication/3814090900/in/set-72157621898558197/
I’m going to try an applesauce medly – 3 different apples. I love making applesauce and my 2 yr old loves eating it!
great idea!
I made mine last night and didn’t have the same problems with the glaze soaking in. I made sure to cook it on the stovetop for a full 5-7 minutes so it was thick enough. My husband took them to work today — hopefully they’re a hit!
These smell so good ( and taste wonderful…I had to try some before they went into the ovwn ). They were a bit runny so hopefully they will be ok after their trip through the oven.
Thank you for the advice on waiting for them to cool before glazing! :)
Made mine in a 9 x 9 so they were more cake like than bar like. We’re having them for breakfast.
Alrighty, I made mine a couple of days ago and used a Fuji I had on hand for the apple. I omitted the raisins and browned the butter which added to the nutty warm flavor of the bar – which really did seem more like a thinner piece of snack cake. I think the glaze would be awesome doubled. These definitely remind me of fall. My youngest looooved these so we will definitely make them again.
I doubled the glaze and I am wishing I hadnt. I baked the ‘bars’ in a 10in springform and I think its too much glaze. Doubling may be needed for the 9×13 but its not for something smaller. FYI! :)
I was thinking they weren’t spicey enough, but the second day seemed to give the flavors a chance to find themselves. Used walnuts because I had them on hand, and honey instead of corn syrup and that worked pretty well, too. Not my favorite TWD but nice for a simple fall treat.
These were great. I’m not a huge fruit in baked goods fan but I really liked these. The glaze does soak in if you add it while the bars are warm. I think maybe next time it would be interesting to glaze them while they are warm and then again when they are cool. Either way…really yummy!
hm, i would have to make a few adjustments next time i make these. they are good… but weren’t great to me. something was missing…
but i’ll try until its perfect :)
I LOVE these!!!!!! What a wonderful way to enjoy Autumn before it arrives!! I will make these again for sure!!! :D
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wow! these smell just like autumn!!
I had a lot of fun with this and will be making it again. A couple changes gave it a personal touch with a little stronger flavor profile – the spices were doubled (as was the glaze). One other change was to replace the vanilla with rum doubling the amount of rum also.
I was a little disappointed sampling when finished but all thought it was delicious the next morning after setting in the refrigerator all night.