I love fall!
The leaves are changing in Nashville right now, and it’s just been gorgeous! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen our fall adventures this week.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Our walk around Radnor Lake
A deer even crossed the road less than 10 feet from where we were standing. The girls were so mesmerized they didn’t say A WORD while the deer leisurely walked right by us. Unfortunately, THAT wasn’t captured on camera, but the shots we did get were pretty amazing. We also saw seven turkeys and 2 bucks and, amazingly, no snakes. (Every time I visit Radnor Lake, I see a snake. EVERY SINGLE TIME. It can be the dead of winter, and miraculously, a snake appears just for me.)
When we made it back home from the lake, I decided to add to the fallness (totally a word) and make these oh-so-delicious Apple Cheesecake Bars.
Apples. Cream Cheese. Crumb Topping. Trust me. You need these in your life…like yesterday!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup oats
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 apples (peeled, cored, & chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a food processor or the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, place butter, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and oats. Pulse or mix until dough forms.
- Press dough into bottom of 9x9-inch square baking pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat powdered sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until well combined.
- Spread evenly over slightly cooled crust.
- In a large bowl, mix together apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Spread apples over cream cheese.
- Combine flour, oats, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
- With a pastry knife or fork, cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle topping over apple layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden and center is set.
- Remove from oven and cool before slicing.
- Store in refrigerator.
Notes
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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor nor am I qualified to give medical advice. I am sharing this recipe which has worked well for our personal food allergies including eggs and peanuts. Before consuming or using any recipe or product promoted here, please consult your physician or allergist regarding any food allergies or medical concerns. Reliance on any content found here is soley at your own risk.
What do you love most about fall?
Shared with: Mouthwatering Monday, I’m Lovin’ It
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