Warm apple pistachio bars are perfect for those cozy winter nights. Try this amazing Indian-inspired dessert that you're sure to fall in love with!

Best For: Dessert
Prep Time: ~30 minutes + 30 minutes chill time
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes + 3-4 hours setting time
Yield: 9 bars

 

Ingredients

• 2 Honeycrisp apples, shredded
• 1 cup date sugar
• ⅓ tsp ground cardamom
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• ½ cup ghee or clarified butter
• ½ cup milk
• 6-7 strands of saffron
• ½ cup pistachios, crushed
• Optional: saffron strands and edible flours for garnish

 

Directions

1. Overnight: soak saffron strands in milk overnight.
2. In a medium saucepan, add ghee or clarified butter and apples. Cook apples until all moisture is evaporated.
3. Add sugar, desiccated coconut, cardamom, and entire milk/saffron mixture. Stir to combine. Continue cooking over a low flame for about 10 minutes, until a dough-like consistency forms.
4. Press dough into a 9 in. x 9 in. baking sheet. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours to set.
5. Dust with a layer of crushed pistachios and cut into 9 even bars.
6. Garnish with saffron strands and edible flours.