Cinnamon Apple Crumb Bars

Name: Cinnamon Apple Crumb Bars
Yield: makes 16 (2- by 3-inch) bars
Ingredients: 1 cup regular rolled oats (not quick cooking); 1 1/4 cups sprouted spelt flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup light agave nectar; 1 large egg, beaten; 5 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced; 1/3 cup light agave nectar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup arrowroot powder; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 cup regular rolled oats (not quick cooking); 2/3 cup sprouted spelt flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter or non-hydrogenated butter substitute, cold, cut into pieces; 1/2 cup light agave nectar

December 9, 2011

A cross between apple pie and crumb cake, these cookie bars are perfect for parties, picnics, and crowds, and a great addition to any cookie platter. For the best taste and texture, I recommend you use any combination of Macintosh, Cortland, or Golden Delicious apples for the filling.

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