Saturday, June 18, 2011

Apple Crumb Bars

1 C. margarine, chilled ($.25)
1 C. packed dark brown sugar ($.15)
2 C. quick-cooking oats ($.20)
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour ($.15)
1 tsp. baking soda ($.05)

3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped ($.65)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg ($.05)
1 tsp. cinnamon ($.05)
2 T. sour cream ($.10)
6 oz. carton fat free vanilla flavored yogurt ($.50)
3/4 C. sugar ($.15)
2 T. all-purpose flour ($.05)
1 tsp. vanilla ($.05)
1 egg ($.10)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Mix butter and brown sugar in large bowl with spoon. Stir in oats, 1 1/2 C. flour and the baking soda until crumbly. Press half of the mixture in ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Pour over baked crust. Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg (an additional 1/8 - 1/4 tsp.) to crumb topping and crumbled remaining oat mixture over filling.

Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Serve warm with ice cream or at room temperature.

Yields = 28 bars
Cost: $2.60
Cost per bar: $.10

2 comments:

  1. These sound good, looking forward to apples being in season (and a lot cheaper) to make this dish.

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  2. I can't wait until apples are back in season, so I can give this a try.

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