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Apple-Pecan Dessert Squares

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 18, 2016
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As easy as apple pie…maybe easier! The praline topping adds a crowning touch to the harvest time treat.

Apple-Pecan Dessert Squares

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Servings 9
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Apple Layer

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Topping

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and baking soda.
  • Step 
    2
    With pastry blender or fork, cut in 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apples and egg. Press mixture firmly in pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed in center.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except whipped topping. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Step 
    4
    Remove apple layer from oven. Drizzle hot topping over warm apple layer; spread evenly. Return to oven; bake 4 to 6 minutes longer or until topping is bubbly. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. With serrated knife, cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition

510 Calories
25g Total Fat
4g Protein
68g Total Carbohydrate
44g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
25g
38%
Saturated Fat
13g
66%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
150mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
68g
23%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
44g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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