Description
Apple pie bars are a delightful twist on the classic apple pie, packed with the wonderful flavors of apple pie into a portable and easy-to-eat form.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- Add the chilled and cubed butter to the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then add it to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Reserve about 1 cup for the topping later.
- Press the remaining dough into the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Prepare the apple filling by combining the sliced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Spread the apple filling over the baked crust evenly.
- Crumble the reserved dough over the apple filling.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are soft.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
For best results, use firm apples for texture and ensure to cool the bars completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg