Description
Apple Cider Brown Sugar Bars are delightful treats that combine the rich flavors of apple cider and brown sugar, offering a soft, chewy texture and a warm, comforting taste reminiscent of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced to about ½ cup. Let it cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the reduced apple cider.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh, unfiltered apple cider for the best flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped bars for up to three months.
- Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple Cider, Brown Sugar, Bars, Dessert, Fall Treats