Double Apple Bars

Ingredients

• ¾ c. packed brown sugar
• ¾ c. applesauce
• ¼ c. vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 ¼ c. flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ c chopped apple, unpeeled
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. Mix brown sugar, applesauce, oil and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in apple. Spread batter in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
3. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Notes

1. Rosy, red-skinned baking apples with a tart flavor will give you the best-tasting and best-looking bars. Choose varieties such as Braeburn, Winesap, Rome Beauty or Haralson.