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Apple-Raisin Cheesecake Bars
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1-2 hrs
ingredients
Crust
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter-flavored all-vegetable shortening
Filling
2 packages (8 ounce size) cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in large bowl. Mix well. Cut in shortening with fork until crumbs form. Reserve 1 cup mixture.
Press remaining mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture is set. Do not brown. Place on as cooling rack.
For Filling: Combine cream cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Spread evenly over crust.
Combine apples and raisins in a medium bowl. Add almond extract and stir. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Mix well.
Top cream cheese mixture evenly with apple mixture. Sprinkle reserved oat mixture evenly over top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden. Place on cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into bars.
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