Creamy Apple Squares

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Creamy Apple Squares are creamy and sweet! These delicious bars start with a cake mix and are a snap to make.

Many years ago, I found a stash of recipes from my great-aunt, my grandmother's sister.  I know that people usually get recipes from their grandmother, I did not.

My grandmother never baked and hardly ever cooked.  So, I am guessing my Mom's love of cooking/baking came from her aunt, not her mother. 🤷

Anyway, when I first came across these bars, they sounded not-so-appetizing.  I mean, sour cream? With apples?  Ugh.

But, I was pleasantly surprised once I made them.  They are delicious. Nowadays, I use plain Greek yogurt instead for sour cream, but, they are just as yummy. 

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Ingredients Needed

• Cake mix: you will only need the dry mix!
• Butter
• Apples
• Ground cinnamon
• Plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• Eggs
• Brown sugar

How to Make Creamy Apple Squares:

• Mix the dry cake mix with butter  until crumbly.  Set aside 2/3 cups of it.
• Take the remaining cake mix mixture and press it down into your pan.
• Layer the apples on top.
• Mix together yogurt (or sour cream) with egg. Spread that on top of the apple slices.
• Mix your 2/3 cup of cake mix with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.  Sprinkle it on top of it all.
• Bake!

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Creamy Apple Squares

By Erin

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Yield: 12-15 bars

Creamy Apple Squares are creamy and sweet! These delicious bars start with a cake mix and are a snap to make!

Ingredients

For the Crust & Topping:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 medium size apples, peeled and thinly sliced

For the Cream Layer:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Base Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the dry yellow cake mix and softened butter. Mix together until crumbly.
3. Separate for the Topping: Measure out 2/3 cup of this crumbly cake/butter mixture and place it in a separate small bowl. Add the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to this reserved 2/3 cup portion, mix well, and set aside to use as your topping.
4. Assemble the Base and Apples: Take the remaining cake mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of your prepared 9x13 baking dish to form the crust. Layer the thinly sliced apples evenly over the top of this crust layer.
5. Add the Cream Filling: In another bowl, blend together the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and the egg until smooth and well combined. Spread this cream mixture evenly across the layered apples.
6. Top and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the reserved cinnamon/brown sugar crumb mixture over the cream layer. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is a beautiful golden brown.
7. Serve and Store: These are best enjoyed warm! Make sure to cover and keep any leftovers stored in the refrigerator.