Oh so delicious, easy, and satisfying Apple Walnut Crumble Squares to be prepared and enjoyed with a cuppa tea or coffee, but with friends and family.

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Craving something sweet yet healthy? Try our Apple Walnut Crumble Squares! Packed with the goodness of fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, they’re the perfect treat for your taste buds.

Crumbling into Autumn: Apple Walnut Crumble Squares

Layer One: Crafting the Perfect Base

Softened butter, sugar, and an egg have been expertly combined with flour, a touch of salt, and vanilla to create a dough ideal for Apple Walnut Crumble Squares. This dough needs a brief rest in the cool confines of a refrigerator. Once rolled out, it undergoes blind baking. This process ensures a firm and crisp layer ready to embrace the rich fillings above.

The Heart of the Matter: Crafting the Apple-Filling

Ripe apples were carefully selected, peeled, and cubed, setting the stage for their sweet evolution. A sprinkle of sugar or honey, enriched with cinnamon, blanketed the apples. This concoction simmered until each piece softened perfectly. This approach, both straightforward and traditional, ensures the filling’s rustic charm and a deep, comforting sweetness with every bite.

Creating the Crumble: A Mix of Sweet and Crunchy

Making the walnut crumble topping will be a favorite step for many. First, you will need to mix sugar or erythritol and flour in one bowl. This creates a sweet base that perfectly complements the walnuts’ crunchiness. Next, blend in softened butter by hand until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs. Adding chopped walnuts brings a crunch that enhances the apple squares, creating an irresistible autumn dessert.

Layering the Squares

First, ensure the short-crust pastry is snug in a greased baking dish. Spoon over this base the spiced apple filling, achieving an even spread. Crown this with a generous distribution of walnut crumble topping. This sequence guarantees not only a burst of flavors but also a rich textural experience. Creatively adjust, perhaps by sprinkling extra walnuts atop for an enhanced crunch.

Enjoying and Preserving Your Apple Walnut Crumble Squares

To transform these apple walnut crumble squares into an unforgettable treat, sprinkle them with powdered sugar for a gentle sweetness and an attractive look. Complementing these squares with a scoop of vanilla ice cream will provide an exquisite balance of warmth and coolness, ideal for cozy fall evenings. Keep any uneaten squares in a tightly sealed container at room temperature. This method will ensure they stay fresh, and their texture remains perfect.

A Cozy Conclusion: Baking Together

The scent of apple walnut crumble squares has drawn families closer, marking the season of fall. Each square serves as a reminder of traditions cherished and comfort shared. As leaves change, so can this recipe, welcoming pecans or a dash of new spices, inviting each baker to add a personal touch. Gathered around the table, these moments of joy will forever blend with the sweet taste of autumn.

Apple Walnut Crumble Squares

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• Author: EsmeSalon
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Resting and Blind baking: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
• Yield: 16 servings depending on size 1x
• Category: Cake, Cupcakes, Cookies and Tarts
• Method: Easy

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Description

Create moments of delight with Apple and Walnut Crumble Squares. Bake your way to happiness.

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Ingredients

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Short Crust Pastry

• 0.75 cup (170 g) Butter (softened)
• 2 cups Flour
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 Egg
• Pinch of Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Filling

• 4–6 Apples (peeled, cored & cubed)
• 1/3 cup Sugar/Honey/Erythritol
• 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Water

Crumble

• 1/2 cup Sugar/Erythritol
• 8 Tablespoons Butter (softened)
• 1 cup Flour
• 1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped)

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Instructions

Short Crust Pastry

1. Cream the butter and sugar.
2. Beat in the egg.
3. Add the almond extract.
4. Stir in the flour and salt.
5. Knead till a soft dough forms.
6. Wrap in cling and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
7. Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
8. Lay it into a greased baking dish.
9. Bake it blind at 180C/350F for 15 minutes.
10. Remove the baking beans and bake for a further 5 minutes.
11. Remove from oven and allow it to cool completely.

Filling

1. Place apples in a saucepan, pour in water, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
2. Allow it to simmer until the apples are fork-tender.
3. Remove from heat and allow cooling.

Crumble

1. Mix sugar, nuts, and flour.
2. Work the butter in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Spread the cooled apple mixture onto the pastry.
4. Add the crumble mixture evenly over the top.
5. Bake at 180C/350F for about 25–30 minutes.
6. Once cool, dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!!

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Equipment

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Notes

Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Rochelle from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 348
• Sugar: 25.6 g
• Sodium: 18.1 mg
• Fat: 17.4 g
• Saturated Fat: 9.3 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 46.6 g
• Fiber: 2.8 g
• Protein: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 49.8 mg

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