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Apple Pie Bars

Delicious Apple Pie Bars: Your New Fall Dessert Favorite

These Apple Pie Bars combine traditional flavor with easy preparation, making them a must-try fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Cold Butter Chill for best results.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Fresh nutmeg recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 6 cups Sliced Apples Granny Smith & Honeycrisp suggested.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve one-third for topping.
  3. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15 minutes until light golden brown.
  4. Slice the apples and toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Layer the apple mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle with reserved crumble topping.
  6. Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and apples are tender.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack, then slice into bars to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the butter for the flakiest crust. Consider making them a day ahead for improved flavor.

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