Baking Made Easy: Easy Cinnamon Pecan Apple Squares for Fall Baking

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PREHEAT THE OVEN

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BEAT TOGETHER

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ADD

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COMBINE

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ADD THE FLOUR

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ADD IN

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SPREAD

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BAKE

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COOL

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how to make

Cinnamon Pecan Apple Squares

PREHEAT THE OVEN

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper.

BEAT TOGETHER

Add the brown sugar and softened butter to a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the sugar and butter mixture until well combined.

ADD

Then, add the egg and extracts and mix well, scraping the sides down with a silicone spatula as needed.

COMBINE

In another mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk well with a wire whisk until the dry ingredients are well sifted.

ADD THE FLOUR

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until the ingredients are combined, scraping the sides down with a silicone spatula as needed.

ADD IN

Then, add the chopped apples and 3/4 cup of the chopped pecans to the batter. Stir with a spatula until incorporated.

SPREAD

Spread the apple batter in an even layer in the prepared pan baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans on top of the batter.

BAKE

Bake the pecan apple squares for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

COOL

Place the pan on wire rack and cool completely before cutting. Cut the bars into 16 squares.

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