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Apple Pie Bars

Irresistible Apple Pie Bars Perfect for Cozy Gatherings

These Cozy Apple Pie Bars blend nostalgia with ease, offering gooey spiced apple filling and a golden, crumbly topping—perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 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 Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with coconut sugar.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Cold Butter Ensure it's well-chilled.
For the Apple Filling
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Adds rich molasses flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Infuses warm spice flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Enhances complexity.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor profile.
  • 6 cups Apples (e.g., Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) A mix is ideal for depth in flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • pastry cutter
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Pie Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Reserve one-third for topping.
  3. Press the remaining mixture into the baking pan evenly. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden and cool slightly.
  4. Peel, core, and slice apples. Toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the apple filling over the cooled crust and sprinkle reserved topping on top.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  7. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out with parchment and slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle for an extra treat. Bars can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

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