Apple Walnut Squares

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

12-16 servings

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023
I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious recipe to my apple dishes. A lady at church shared it with me. Sometimes I'll top the squares with a cream cheese frosting, especially if I'm having company. -Leona Pecoraro, Ravenden, Arkansas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Stir in apples.
  2. Spread batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine brown sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and vanilla; sprinkle over batter.
  3. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 235 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.