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Apple Crumb Bars
5 from 24 votes

Apple Crumb Bars

Apple Crumb Bars combine a spiced apple filling simmered with butter, brown sugar, and lemon juice, topped with an oat and flour crumble mixed with honey, spices, and cream. Baked until golden, these bars offer a soft, fruity interior with a tender, slightly crunchy topping ideal for dessert or snack.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the apple filling:
  • 4 apple peeled & cubbed, Granny Smith variety
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoons cornstarch
For the oat crumble:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch cloves ground
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and sugar together over low heat. Add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon and stir. Turn the heat up to medium and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Whisk in the cornstarch, smoothing out any lumps, then remove from the heat. Let cool as completely as possible before assembling the bars.
  3. Line an 8x8" pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Combine the flours, oats, sugar, salt + spices in a bowl. Add the butter and honey and use your fingers to combine into a crumbly mixture. Add cream and continue to work the dough with your hands. Pour 3/4 of the mixture into your prepared pan, firmly pushing it down evenly and into the corners.
  5. Spread the apple filling on top, then sprinkle the remaining crumble across the fruit mixture. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving (otherwise they may be too soft and fall apart). Keep in the fridge until ready to eat.

Notes

  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze cooled bars wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil; keep in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 4 months.
  • Thaw frozen bars overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 172mg (7%) Potassium 182mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 418IU (8%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 418IU 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.