Sour Cream Apple Squares
This cake might not look like much but it’s so delicious. The unique thing about it is that it has a crust. I don’t think I’ve ever made a cake with a crust, have you? And a fantastic crust at that. I would be happy eating just the crust. But the cake part is moist, tender and filled with fresh apples, nuts and cinnamon. Fall is the perfect time to make this dessert. Sour Cream Apple Squares was 1 of 2 winners at the 26th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 1975. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Luella Maki of Ely, Minnesota.
In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and margarine; beat at low speed until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Press 2 3/4 cups crumb mixture in bottom of ungreased 13×9-inch pan.
To remaining mixture, add cinnamon, baking soda, salt, sour cream, vanilla and egg; mix well. Stir in apples. Spoon evenly over crumb mixture in pan.
Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes.
Cut into squares. Serve warm or cool. If desired, serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Store in refrigerator.
I tried it both ways. Ice cream goes really well with this dessert. It would be even better with some homemade caramel sauce drizzled over it.
Sour Cream Apple Squares
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose or unbleached flour
- 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups finely chopped, peeled apples
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and margarine; beat at low speed until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Press 2 3/4 cups crumb mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
- To remaining mixture, add cinnamon, baking soda, salt, sour cream, vanilla and egg; mix well. Stir in apples. Spoon evenly over crumb mixture in pan.
- Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cool. If desired, serve with whipped cream or ice cream. Store in refrigerator.
The bottom part of the squares all stuck to the bottom of the pan , why did this happen?
If the bars look done on top but the bottom didn’t quite set before the apples released their juices, it can stick instead of lifting cleanly.
What is your go to apple for apple desserts
Granny smith (green apples).
Thanks, Dana! I’ll check it out!
Hi Lise! I really enjoyed looking at and reading about all of your 52 Pillsbury grand prize recipes in 52 weeks! Please visit my Pinterest board, Blue Ribbon Recipes, found here https://www.pinterest.com/dorana1/blue-ribbon-recipes/ I have over 2000 recipes pinned so far! I hope you enjoy this board as much as I enjoyed visiting your site! Happy Baking!