There is something comforting about a recipe that combines items you find in your kitchen pretty much any day of the week. Ingredients like apples and raisins pair well with so many things and they make me think of my Nana and therefore, my Mom. A recipe like the one you will find below is the perfect pick me up for a cold, wintry afternoon and will warm your heart at the same time. 
Why not give Kathy’s Apple Raisin Squares a try?
Ingredients
- 5-6 Medium Apples
- 2 Cups of Sugar
- 1/2 Cup of Oil
- 1 Cup of Raisins
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 Tsp. of Vanilla
- 2 Cups of Flour
- 2 Tsp. of Baking Soda
- 2 Tsp. of Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp. of Salt
Directions
Peel and core the apples and slice thinly. Place in a large bowl and pour the 2 cups of sugar over the apples; mix well.
Set aside the bowl until the sugar melts (this takes about 10 minutes.)
Once the sugar has melted, add the 1/2 cup of oil and raisins; combine well. Gently fold in the beaten eggs.
Now add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 greased baking dish. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes at 350º F.
Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients and Directions
- 1 Package of Cream Cheese (250g)
- 3 Tsp. of Butter
- 1 & 1/2 Cups of Icing Sugar
- 1 Tsp. of Vanilla
Combine all ingredients in a mixer for a couple of minutes until it is blended well.
When the squares are cooled, add the icing to the top, cut, serve and enjoy.
You could also add ice cream to change it up!
What is your favourite sweet treat to make that brings on fond memories?
FT&PD
Suz
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These look delicious! One of my favourite baking smells is apples and cinnamon.
Making crepes with my kids brings out memories of my childhood. My brother, sister and I used to make them all the time as kids. Simple, easy and endless possibilities! Nutella and strawberry was my favourite combo.
This sounds delicious, Suzanne! The two cups of sugar is a bit of a concern, but I’ll work on that.
Thanks for sharing.
These sound amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh yum, this sounds and looks very tasty, I have to go out and pick up some more apples, going to make this, but I am going to use golden raisins instead!
I serve this recipe as I would carrot cake, it makes a beautiful dessert.
I made these last night and they were a hit at my house, thanks for the recipe
So glad you tried them and enjoyed!
Yum! I think of my grandma when we bake sugar cookies.
Awesome tasty recipe, I’d make it even better by replacing raisin with white chocolate chip
I think my husband would be doing jumping jacks with this dessert. He loves sweets and apples and cinnamon go so well together. thanks for sharing.
I hope you get a chance to make it Darlene,your husband with love it !
These look so delicious! I can’t wait to make them.
I’ve never seen a recipe like this but it looks yummy
I made these and they were delicious
This looks delicious and they would be a hit at my house my daughter loves apples and cinnamon
It’s a great comfort food recipe!
I love comfort food like this! Desserts are my weakness !
These look so good! They would be perfect to have with my afternoon coffee.
These are so delicious !
These look delicious and I bet they are really moist. Would not of though of putting raisins and apples together.
This makes a nice addititon to any tray !
This is a great cake, yummm!!