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Apple Pie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make Apple Pie Bars featuring a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a crunchy oat streusel topping. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these bars combine classic apple pie flavors in a convenient, shareable form.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Apple Filling

  • 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the bars after baking.
  2. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir in 2 cups of all-purpose flour until the mixture is fully combined and forms a dough. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until it turns lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Make the Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and thinly sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon of flour. This coating helps to thicken the filling as it bakes. Layer the apple mixture evenly over the baked crust in the pan.
  4. Prepare the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, and flour. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle this oat streusel topping evenly over the apple layer in the baking pan.
  5. Bake the Bars: Place the assembled pan back into the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the streusel topping is golden brown and crisp.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy your delicious apple pie bars!

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweet and tart flavors.
  • Make sure to cool the bars completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/apple-pie-bars-recipe-2/