Apple Crumb Squares

This is one of those recipes that I don't remember where it came from, but it has been one of my favorites for years and years. I have a few of those types of recipes lying around. For most of them I try to scribble down what website or friend I got them from, but this one is a lost cause. But at least the recipe itself is not lost because this is one of my favorite desserts! 

These bars have a really nice crust, but a soft center from the applesauce. The walnuts on top give it a little crunch as well. All in all, the combination of crunchy and soft is fantastic and they taste amazing. Grab yourself a tall glass of milk and make yourself a batch of these as soon as possible! They won't disappoint!

Printable Recipe


Ingredients

• 2 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 cup prepared applesauce
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except applesauce and walnuts. Mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup oats mixture. Press remaining oats mixture onto bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake 13-15 minutes; cool.

Spread applesauce over partially baked crust; sprinkle with nuts. Sprinkle reserved 1 cup oats mixture over top.  Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan; cut into squares.