Apple Bars
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
16
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Course
Dessert
Apple Bars
Description
Apple Bars feature a batter made from all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and apple pie spice, blended with melted butter and brown sugar for a moist texture. Chopped peeled apples are folded into the batter, infusing the bars with fresh fruity bursts. The top is sprinkled with a mixture of sugar and apple pie spice before baking, creating a lightly crisp, aromatic crust. Baking at 350°F yields bars that spring back to the touch, indicating tenderness inside.
These bars are served cooled, cut into squares, and traditionally topped with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce. This finishing touch complements the sweet apple and spice flavors while adding richness. They work well for afternoon snacks, brunch additions, or casual dessert plates.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted, Challenge brand
- 1 ⅔ cups light brown sugar lightly packed
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 ½ apple I used Honey Crisp, heaping cups, peeled and chopped
For the Topping
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
For Serving
- Whipped Cream
- caramel sauce homemade salted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment and spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and brown sugar until thoroughly incorporated. Add in the eggs and vanilla and stir to combine. Gradually add in the flour mixture and stir until just combined, then fold in the apples.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a cup or small bowl, stir together the 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of apple pie spice; evenly sprinkle over the top of the bars.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.
- Just before serving, top with whipped cream and salted caramel sauce.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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