Apple-Cherry Crumble Bars

Name: Apple-Cherry Crumble Bars
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan; 3 cups dried apples (about 7 ounces); 3/4 cup dried cherries (about 4 1/2 ounces); 1 3/4 cups apple cider; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

January 24, 2012

To heighten the flavor of apples in these crumbly fruit bars, we steeped dried apple slices in cider; dried cherries lend hints of color and tartness. And the bars are a cinch to make: Some of the dough is first pressed into the pan and covered with softened fruit; the remaining dough is then sprinkled over the top before baking.

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