Apple and cherry bar recipes top suggestions for March

Apples and cherries are the focus ingredient of two dessert bars served at a recent women’s gathering. Merleen Smith, in charge of refreshments for the event, shared the recipes she prepared. Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars are a layered dessert, with the crust partially baked before adding the filling and topping. Merleen found both of her recipes in the Taste of Home,” Simply Delicious” cookbook and this recipe is attributed to Katherine White of Clemmons, N. Carolina.

Apple Caramel

Cheesecake Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup cold butter, cubed

2 packages (8 oun...