Coffee Apple Bars

• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. water
• 1 Tbsp. instant coffee crystals
• 1/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 c. finely chopped apples

1. In saucepan, combine raisins, water and coffee crystals; bring to a boil.
2. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
3. Cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy; blend in egg and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
4. Add alternately with raisins to creamed
5. mixture; mix well.
6. Stir in apples.
7. Spread in greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.

raisins, water, instant coffee crystals, shortening, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, apples

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=356906 (may not work)