Description
Apple Pie Bars are a simple dessert with a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a crumb topping. They are easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 4 medium apples)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg to form a dough.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss to coat.
- Spread apple mixture over the baked crust.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup cold butter. Mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Cool bars completely for clean cuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg