Apple Pie Bars

Want to make an easy fall-flavored dessert to share? These bite-sized Apple Pie Bars burst with apple flavor and warming spices. Complete with a decadent shortbread crust and a crispy, buttery crumble on top, this Apple Pie Bar recipe is utterly scrumptious and perfect for all occasions.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 30

Servings bars (2 ¼" squares)

Calories 293kcal

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

1 cup unsalted butter melted (2 sticks - 230g)
2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
½ cup granulated sugar 100g
½ teaspoon kosher salt 4g

Apple Pie Filling

4 cups apple slices about 1 ½ lbs. apples before slicing; 1 lb. after slicing… about 4-5 apples
¼ cup granulated sugar 50g
2 tablespoons brown sugar packed (33g)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 18g
2 teaspoons apple pie spice 6g
¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2g

Crumble

¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick - 58g)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 45g
6 tablespoons rolled oats 60g
¼ cup granulated sugar 50g
¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2g

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or spray a 9”x9” pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper. Set aside.

Make the crust

Combine the melted butter with flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Mix until combined. Turn into the prepared baking dish, and press flat.
Transfer to the oven, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

Make the filling

While the crust bakes, make the filling. Peel and core the apples, and slice thinly. Place in a large bowl. Measure in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, apple pie spice and salt. Stir to combine.
When the crust has come out of the oven, pour the filling directly on top of it in an even layer.

Make the crumble

Melt the butter in another bowl, then measure in the flour, oats, sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
Crumble over the top of the apples, then transfer to the preheated oven.

Bake the apple pie bars

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown.
Let cool completely before slicing and then enjoy.

Notes

How to store and reheat: Once completed cooled, slice and store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

You can set them out to enjoy at room temperature or heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to warm through.

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