Apple-Pecan Dessert Squares

Name: Apple-Pecan Dessert Squares
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 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; 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

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated May 18, 2016

Apple-Pecan Dessert Squares

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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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