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Apple Pie Bars

Delicious Apple Pie Bars That Everyone Will Love

Try these Apple Pie Bars with a buttery crust and spiced apple filling for a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's cold for better texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on apple tartness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be swapped with almond extract.
For the Filling
  • 4-5 cups Granny Smith Apples Substitute with Honeycrisp or Fuji for a different flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to taste preference.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents apple browning.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Substitute with an equal amount of all-purpose flour.
For the Topping
  • 1 batch Reserved Dough Crumbs from the reserved crust dough.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Mixer
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of cold, unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar blend to form a crumbly dough.
  5. Press approximately two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
  6. In a large bowl, toss 4-5 cups of sliced Granny Smith apples with ½ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
  7. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
  8. Crumble the reserved dough over the apple layer evenly.
  9. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel for an indulgent dessert.

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