Gluten-free apple and blackberry squares

Author: Liz Macri and Kerrie Ray

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This healthy gluten-free slice is perfect for an afternoon snack. Plus, it's a simple recipe for the kids to help make!

Serves: 16

Time to make: 50 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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½ cup reduced-fat spread
¹⁄³ cup caster sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (check it’s gluten free)
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (check it’s gluten free)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¼ cups gluten-free plain flourall purpose flourX
2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
385g tin apple slices, chopped
1 cup blackberries (thawed if frozen)
2 teaspoons icingfrostingX sugar, to dust

Instructions

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1 Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan. Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.

2 In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients (except the apples, blackberries and icing sugar) until well combined. Gently fold through the fruit.

3 Transfer mixture to the prepared tin and bake for 35-40 minutes until well risen and golden. Remove from the oven and cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4 Cut into 16 equal squares and dust with the icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 114 cal

Kilojoules 477 kJ

Protein 1.7 g

Total fat 3.4 g

Saturated fat 0.8 g

Carbohydrates 19.7 g

Sugar 10.4 g

Dietary fibre 1.1 g

Sodium 118 mg

Calcium 23 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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