Apple Pie Bars
Indulge in the comforting taste of fall with these delightful Apple Pie Bars. Combining a buttery shortbread crust with spiced apple filling and a crumbly streusel topping, these bars capture all the flavors of a classic apple pie but are much easier to prepare and serve. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy evening at home, these bars will satisfy your sweet tooth while evoking warm memories of autumn baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour, cinnamon, and salt to form the crust.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Toss sliced apples with sugar, flour, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the streusel topping; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- After cooling the crust slightly, layer the apple filling on top followed by streusel topping.
- Bake for an additional 45 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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