Recipe Name Fresh Apple Bars Submitted by TeresaJ Recipe Description Made with Splenda! Quantity 0 Quantity Unit 9X13 pan Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 35

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1/2 cup shortening 1 medium egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup, chopped nuts 1 small box (1.5 oz) raisins 1/4 cup apple juice 1 cup splenda, brown sugar 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1 1/2 cups, slices apple, cored and diced - granny smith Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift flour and baking soda together, set aside. Cream shortening and Splenda with electric mixer. Blend in salt, spices, and egg. Add half the flour mixture and blend well. Blend in half the applejuice. Add the finely chopped apples, nuts and raisins to the remaining flour mixture and stir to coat. Add this and the remaining applejuice to the creamed mixture and stir by hand. Spread in a 9X13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20-25 minutes or until they test done with toothpick. Cut while barely warm. 2 These can also be made as cookies. Mix well and drop by rounded teaspoons on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or till lightly browned. Note* 1/2 cup applesauce can be substituted for applejuice.