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Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes; pour over apples. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake until top is lightly browned, 35-45 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. 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Have made this following instructions and I also felt it was a little too dry. By decreasing the dry ingredients and only using 1 cup of butter , feel like the crust and topping are not so dry. I don't always use apples...works well with any fruit and today made it with Raspberry jam. Really good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AngieMM"},"reviewBody":"
Not great. Topping needs fat; tastes like sand.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanStrawberry"},"reviewBody":"I made these last week in the 13x9 pan and my husband ate 3\/4 of them in 2 days! I will add a 1 tbsp. More of butter to the crumb mixture to cut in since it was slightly dry. The best apple bar recipe I have ever made by far.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeScissors"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was great! However, next time I will make a few adjustments based on personal taste. I found the crumble topping a little dry and would either cut the flour or add more butter. Also, the sugar-water-cornstarch mixture was very thick so I would add less cornstarch if you want it less goopy (it came out thicker than the consistency you get in a can of apple pie filling). Lastly, instead of drizzling the mixture over the apples I would stir it into the apples, since some chunks of apple did not get coated, causing them to dry out after baking. I also added about a half tsp of cinnamon to the water mixture. But overall, this turned out great and I will definitely be making it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"This is absolutely delicious!! I followed the recipe exactly, and they came out perfect . This is my new go to desert !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-03-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCloud"},"reviewBody":"I made these bars last week and my husband is already asking me to make them again. I did add 1 1\/2 tsp of cinnamon to the recipe though. The bars are awesome.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCactus"},"reviewBody":"I followed the directions, using a full 6 cups of apples, and it was AMAZING! Is delicious warm or cold, with or without vanilla ice cream. I'm about to make it again right now!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"This is awesome!! Will be making it again!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCupcake"},"reviewBody":"This is a great fall dessert when you have family over for dinner. Have made it a few times.Everyone loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBox"},"reviewBody":"I haven't had this one but i will try it love the name","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"6081","romance_copy_dek":"This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. 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