These apple bars make an indulgent breakfast, as well as a mildly sweet dessert to serve with a cup of coffee or tea!!!
Fried Apple Cobbler Bars…. heck yes!!!!!!! I will bet that you have never sampled such an unique treat… Well, neither had I!
My cobbler bars were inspired byCook with Sara’s Peach Cobbler Coffeecake , which in turn came from her Mom’s cherry coffeecake. Huh???
As you know, every month SRC members are assigned to prepare a recipe from a different blog. This month I had the pleasure of being assigned to Cook with Sara, where that nice Midwestern gal, inspired by her Mom’s ministry of hospitality, shares many delightful American recipes. I hope you pay her a visit soon.
Although I am still feeling under the weather, my commitment to prepare an SRC recipe this month actually turned out to be a pleasure.
Browsing Sara’s blog and finding this treat got me all enthusiastic. Once again, I had to put my own spin on the recipe in order for it to become mine/ours.
For this reason alone, Sara’s peach cobbler coffeecake became my cobbler bars with fried apples.
You are welcome to try both my apple bars recipe and Sara’s peach cobbler coffeecake. In either case, you will get hooked on both treats. Because our fried-apple cobbler bars are mildly sweet, they can be served either for breakfast or as a dessert. Wow, how cool is that?!!!
For now, enjoy our delish, Fall fried apple cobbler bars. See ya!
HOW TO MAKE FRIED APPLE COOBLER BARS RECIPE
Preheat oven at 350° F (about 177 ° C). Grease both the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir well the canned fried apples and cinnamon, and reserve. In a mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar at low speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating at medium speed just enough to mix in.
Beat in vanilla extract. Combine both flour and salt in a medium bowl. Alternate half of the flour-salt mixture and then half of the yogurt, beating each time at low speed until combined.
Then, add the remaining flour-salt mixture and the other half of the yogurt, beating each time until combined.
Spread 2/3 of the batter in the prepared baking pan. Top with the fried apple mixture. With a spoon, dollop the remaining batter on top of fried apples. Bake for about 27-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes clean.
Let cool for about 15-20 minutes on a wire rack and slice into 12 rectangles.
To prepare the glaze: Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, whisking very well until smooth. Drizzle over the fried-apple cobbler bars when they are still warm. Let glaze set and enjoy.
HOW TO STORE APPLE BARS
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months without the glaze.
OTHER FALL RECIPES
- Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cobblerapple
- Apple Skillet Cake
- Pumpkin Spice Nutella
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Pull Apart Bread
- Ruby Apple Pie
- Pumpkin Spice Latte Breakfast Cookies
Fried Apple Cobbler Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- For the Bars:
- 2 canned fried apples 15oz or 425 g, original
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened, or 1-1/2 sticks
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 container vanilla or plain yogurt 6oz or 170 g
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350° F (about 177 ° C). Grease both the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir well the canned fried apples and cinnamon, and reserve. In a mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar at low speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating at medium speed just enough to mix in.
- Beat in vanilla extract. Combine both flour and salt in a medium bowl. Alternate half of the flour-salt mixture and then half of the yogurt, beating each time at low speed until combined. Then, add the remaining flour-salt mixture and the other half of the yogurt, beating each time until combined.
- Spread 2/3 of the batter in the prepared baking pan. Top with the fried apple mixture. With a spoon, dollop the remaining batter on top of fried apples. Bake for about 27-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes clean.
- Let cool for about 15-20 minutes on a wire rack and slice into 12 rectangles.
- To prepare the glaze: Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, whisking very well until smooth. Drizzle over the fried-apple cobbler bars when they are still warm. Let glaze set and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
- Fried-Apple Cobbler Bars recipe adapted from Peach Cobbler Coffeecake by Cook with Sara.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months without the glaze.
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Raymund says
Initially I thought it was fried 🙂 then as I read through it was an ingredient. I wish I can find that fried apples in here
Denise Browning says
Hi, Raymund! I have just place a link where you can see how to make fried apples from scratch.
Joanne Passmore says
buy canned fried apples from Cracker Barrell on line
Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says
Oh my gosh these are delightful indeed. I love apples this time of year. Actually…. that’s a lie. I love them any time of the year 🙂
Denise Browning says
Me too, Kammie! I love apples anytime of the year…
The Café Sucre Farine says
Do hope you’re feeling better Denise. These look so good, I love how you came up with these. It’s a little like the old game where you whisper in someone’s ear and then it gets passed on and comes out totally different. These both sound wonderful. I love apple desserts, they’re definitely my favorites!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Chris, for both stopping by and the get well wishes.
Erin @ Making Memories says
Oh YUM! Your bars look scrumptious! I wish I had these right now for breakfast. I’m not sure what canned fried apples are, though. Is this different from apple pie filling?
Denise Browning says
Hi, Erin! Canned fried apples are available at local supermarkets in the US. Canned fried apples contain more apples and much less sauce than the canned apple pie filling. I have just placed a link for making fried apples from scratch. Thanks a lot for stopping by! Wishing you a great week.
A Couple in the Kitchen says
Wow!!! We had not heard of canned fried apples either, but thanks for the explanation. This looks like an amazing treat!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot for stopping by!
Toni says
Those look scrumptious! I have a bushel of apples in my mudroom just waiting to be used. I’m going to try these this week! Thanks for sharing.
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Toni! Enjoy!!!
Aryel Lanes says
You really have magic hands… Wow, I wish I lived with you (in the good sense of the word)… Haha! Do you have any kids? If you do, they must love what you do! rsrsrs
Ash-foodfashionparty says
Beautiful my dear. It looks gorgeous and very yummy looking. I’ve never used fried apples before and can’t wait to check that one out.
Hope you are feeling better my dear.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, my friend! I am feeling better than last week but I am still sick.
Coffee and Crumpets says
Hey Denise! Hope you are feeling better my friend. These apple bars look fabulous, gooey and decadent! I love apples in baked goods and you did such an awesome job while being sick. Feel better soon xx
Nazneen
Wizzy says
Such a tantalizing recipe. I am also in awe of your photography. Your dishes are always perfectly styled.
Denise Browning says
Wow…Thanks a lot, Wizzy! I do appreciate your eye.
Chris says
Feel better!
These look delightful. I wouldn’t want to share!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Chris! I feel better than last week for sure.
Liz says
These sound amazing, Denise! Great twist on Sara’s bars. I want them for both breakfast AND dessert!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Liz! I ate them both for breakfast and as a dessert.
Deb says
What a fantastic apple dessert! I’ve never cooked with fried apples and can’t wait to give it a try!
Denise Browning says
You will love fried apples, Deb!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
OMG – these are making my mouth water. A must make. Glad to be part of SRC group C with you.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Lisa! Likewise.
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
You’d have to pryyyyyy this pan away from me!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Juanita! It was hard for me not to eat them all. 🙂
Karen - Cinnamon Freud says
Fried? Apple? Cobbler? Please count me in- these look and sound amazing!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Karen!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
I have been feeling appley these days. And these make me feel more like apples. But that glaze looks really, really good!
Denise Browning says
This is a great treat. My hubby and I love these bars.
Sugar et al says
Breakfast, lunch or dessert…I can have them any time of the day. They look awesome…whoever would have thought of such a brilliant treat other than you! I hope you are feeling better Denise…get well soon!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Sonali! I am still sick but feeling better than last week.
Lail | With A Spin says
I love apple treats and these are divine. Hope you are feeling better my friend.
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Lail! Yes, I am feeling better than last week.
Shema | LifeScoops says
I am drooling… Loved this recipe..Pinning it… I have never worked with canned fried apples…its a new ingredient to me…sounds yum!!!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Shema! If you don’t find ready, you can make it from scratch. I placed a link to the fried apples recipe.
kristy @ gastronomical sovereignty says
I LOVE that we inspire each other!! Blogging can be such a solo endeavor and finding the excitement to post based on someone else’s craft is amazing. Love it 🙂
Apple and cake were fated for each other. Incredible, Denise!
Happy SRC reveal fellow Group C SRC’er!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Kristy!
Margaret says
Yes Please. I wonder how this would be with caramelized FRIED apples.
Denise Browning says
Yummy…
Daniela says
One of the many reasons why I love fall is because it’s apple season.
Your recipe looks so decadent and delicious, thank heavens it’s apple season, want to prepare it on the spot 🙂
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Denise, these apple bars are gorgeous! Pinned! The top looks so crunchy and the glaze really enhances the recipe! I hope you’re feeling better now. 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Julia. I do feel better than last week for sure.
Dina says
I love making bars and these look delish!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Dina! They are one of my favorite bars!!!
Mary Frances says
I love anything in small size better, and this looks like a delicious use for all these fall apples!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Mary! These bars are fantastic. They became one of my all-time favorite bars.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Hope you are feeling much better now, Denise. I would, with this decadent bars. Yum 😀
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Kiran! Yes, I am well now after being sick for 2 weeks.
Carole kennedy says
How can make my own fired apples if our store doesn’t stck them? Where is your recipe for the peach cobbler? Thanks. Carole
Denise Browning says
Hi, Carole! You can make your own fried apples (from scratch). It is very easy! For its recipe, please click on the link below:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/southern-fried-apples/ But, please double this fried apples recipe in order to make my fried apple cobbler bars!
The same link can be found in my fried apple cobbler bars recipe — there is a NOTE under the listed ingredients and there, the link. In the very bottom of the recipe, there is a link for Sara’s peach cobbler coffeecake. Have a great day and enjoy!
Annie says
Hello! This looks delicious! Do I have to drain the cans of fried apples?
Denise Browning says
No, Annie, you don’t have to drain it because the “sauce” that comes with the canned fried apples is thick, it supposes to contain cornstarch. If it was a simple syrup or thin liquid, you would have to drain most of it.