Autumn is coming whether we like it or not, so that calls for celebrating all of the flavours that come with the season. The season of apples is upon us !!!! There is so much that can be done with applespies,cakes,crisps and cakes. But this recipe is for a square that has apples in it.
Along with the apples there is cinnamon and molasses- 2 of my favourite flavours of autumn. The molasses gives such a tangy sweetness to the squares. The apple is a Ginger Gold, fresh Ontario fruit from our farmer’s market. This was the first time I had used this type of apple in baking and it worked beautifully. This apple will be making an appearance in future apple episodes, for sure.There is also raisins which give a little chewy texture to the squares. You could substitute dried cranberries for the raisins if you want, I am sure they will be just as delicious.
This square makes a fantastic afternoon snack and I actually had it for breakfast this morning. Well, it does have apples and raisins in it, so it is healthy, right? If you are serving them on a platter, they look pretty dusted with icing sugar. But if you want to add more flavour to your decoration, sprinkle with maple sugar, a little Cana
- ⅔ cup salted butter
- 1½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cupCrosby's Fancy molasses
- 1 cup raisins
- 4 eggs
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 cup loosely packed grated apples
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat. Stir in the molasses and raisins.
- Cool until warm.
- Mix in the eggs with the wooden spoon until well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Add to the saucepan and stir until about half mixed in, then add in grated apples. Continue stirring until well blended.
- Spread into parchment lined pan and bake at 350℉ for 25 - 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Place on cooling rack. Sprinkle with maple sugar or icing sugar before serving.