Apple Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) commercially-prepared baking mix or biscuit mix
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ounce (30 g) butter
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 soft-textured apples, sliced
• 1 splash of grapefruit or lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 tablespoons baking mix or biscuit mix
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the baking mix, egg, brown sugar, and spices in a bowl.

2. 2

   Rub the butter into the base mixture with your fingers. The mixture should not be sticky.

3. 3

   Line an 8 by 8-inch (20 by 20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Press the base mixture into the bottom of the baking pan (you might want to press it up the sides a little).

5. 5

   Toss the sliced apples in the grapefruit or lemon juice, distributing the juice evenly.

6. 6

   Combine the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking mix, and brown sugar.

7. 7

   Toss most of the spice mix with the apples. Reserve the remaining spice mix.

8. 8

   Tip the lightly coated apples on top of the prepared base in the pan. Try to arrange the slices to have an even layer.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture on top of the apples.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

11. 11

    Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

12. 12

    After allowing it to cool, you can lift the slice out of the baking pan by the corners of the parchment paper and put it on a plate for easy slicing.