{"id":5301,"date":"2013-10-12T14:46:23","date_gmt":"2013-10-12T20:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/?p=5301"},"modified":"2013-10-12T14:46:23","modified_gmt":"2013-10-12T20:46:23","slug":"apple-pie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/12\/apple-pie-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Pie Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it becomes seasonally appropriate I immediately start cooking and baking comfort foods. \u00a0I cannot wait until it’s cool enough to cook a pot roast! \u00a0This one<\/a>. \u00a0It’s beyond terrific. \u00a0But it’s 85 in Houston today, so even though we are technically in the season of fall, it doesn’t feel like it here and the thought of having the oven on makes me uncomfortable. \u00a0I know I shouldn’t complain because it’s not totally abnormal, this is what you get in Texas (certain parts of Texas at least…I miss you, Amarillo). \u00a0But soon enough we’ll have highs in the 50s and I’ll be able to wear jeans without sweating and I’ll be able to make these for a party where everyone is in boots and scarves and sipping hot chocolate and frolicking in the leaves.<\/p>\n

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These bars are simply perfect with their buttery shortbread crust, sweet apple filling and crunchy oat topping. \u00a0The ingredient list is basic and they aren’t at all difficult. \u00a0Served with some sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream this is my idea of the perfect dessert. \u00a0If you have an apple pie craving but don’t have the time to make one, these are a perfect substitute. \u00a0I’ve used “perfect” three times so far. \u00a0And they truly are wonderful. \u00a0I want one right now.<\/p>\n

I tried them a second time with cherry filling and made a half batch. \u00a0Half of them fell apart on their way from pan to plate, so I need to do some tinkering with baking time and some amounts. \u00a0But they were delicious and everyone who tried them sang their praises. \u00a0With the crust and topping you could use any kind of fruit filling, but the apple is nice for this time of year. \u00a0Please share if you try out anything spectacular! \u00a0Enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Apple Pie Bars<\/h3>\n

From More from Magnolia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n

Crust<\/p>\n