These squares are really good. Like REALLY good, or so I am told. Actually, they aren't squares really, it's better to cut them into long rectangular pieces. The texture of these squares is more cake-like, and in fact, the flavor is reminiscent of gingerbread, though they contain no ginger or molasses. The coffee is subtle, but adds a nice flavor, the raisins plum and juicy, and the caramel icing decadent. The apple flavor isn't very prominent, so I think next time I would try adding another apple, which may make them even more moist as well. Garnish them with chopped, toasted walnuts if you'd like.
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup raisins
1 Tablespoon instant coffee powder
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium apple, peeled and grated
Preheat oven to 350◦F. Grease or line a 9x13 inch pan.
In a small saucepan, combine the water, raisins, and coffee. Bring to a full boil then remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar. Beat in egg, then cooled raisin mixture. Add flour, powder, soda, and cinnamon. Stir in apple.
Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
These are delicious when still warm from the oven. Actually they are delicious once cooled too. Though they are yummy without icing, a caramel frosting (check out tomorrow's post) makes these extra decadent. Bonus: These squares are really quick and easy to make!
Paré, Jean. "Coffee Apple Squares." Recipe. Chocolate Squared, Edmonton Alberta: Company's Coming Publishing Limited, 2009. 2.
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