Spiced apple squares

Soft spongy squares that are great for snacking on the go

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1 hour 30 minutes
Makes 9
0.5 of 5 a day

Nutrition: Per serving

Kcal111
Fat3.4g
Salt0.2g
Sugar11g

Recipe by: World Cancer Research Fund | cancer and nutrition experts

With this recipe, it’s all about using substitutes for delicious bakes that are healthier but just as tasty. Baking with reduced-fat spread rather than butter cuts the calories. And using raisins offers sweetness without adding lots of sugar.

Ingredients

30g reduced-fat spread
30g caster sugar
2 medium eggs, lightly whisked
90g wholemeal plain flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon mixed spice
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and grated
60g sultanas
3 tablespoons skimmed milk

Method

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/Fan 160ºC.
Lightly grease a deep-sided 20cm square cake tin, or similar, with a small amount of reduced-fat spread.
Cream together the remaining reduced-fat spread and sugar in a large bowl.
Add the eggs, flour, baking powder and mixed spice. Mix well.
Mix in the grated apples, sultanas and milk.
Pour the mixture into the cake tin and place in the oven for 50–60 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Allow to cool, then cut into nine squares before serving.