Description
These Apple Pie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional apple pie, with a buttery crust, sweet apple filling, and a perfect hint of warm spices. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are a must-have for your fall baking lineup.
Ingredients
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For the Crust and Topping:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 large egg
For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter, add egg, and press two-thirds of the dough into the pan.
- Prepare the apple filling: Combine apples, brown sugar, spices, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Spread over crust.
- Add the topping: Crumble remaining dough over the apples.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze and serve: Whisk powdered sugar and milk, drizzle over cooled bars, and slice.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best results.
- Bars can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
