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Apple Cinnamon Squares

Apple Cinnamon Squares prepared dish

Apple cinnamon squares are a delightful dessert featuring a tender, spiced cake base topped with sweet, caramelized apples. This comforting treat is perfect for any occasion and is sure to please both family and friends. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence!

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, salt.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 medium apples (peeled and diced)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, whisking until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apples and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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