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Apple Squares Dessert Recipe

These apple squares are everything you want in a homemade dessert: simple, flavorful, comforting, and crowd-pleasing. Perfectly spiced and bursting with real apple chunks, they’re your new go-to treat for fall and beyond.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large apples peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Fold in diced apples gently until evenly distributed.
  • Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Use firm apples for best texture—avoid overly soft varieties.
  • Let the bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a classic finish.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.