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Apple Pie Bars
Want to make an easy fall-flavored dessert to share? These bite-sized Apple Pie Bars burst with apple flavor and warming spices. Complete with a decadent shortbread crust and a crispy, buttery crumble on top, this Apple Pie Bar recipe is utterly scrumptious and perfect for all occasions.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 bars (2 ¼" squares)
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted (2 sticks - 230g)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt 4g
Apple Pie Filling
- 4 cups Apple slices about 1 ½ lbs. apples before slicing; 1 lb. after slicing… about 4-5 apples
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50g
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed (33g)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 18g
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice 6g
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2g
Crumble
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick - 58g)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 45g
- 6 tablespoons rolled oats 60g
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50g
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or spray a 9”x9” pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Make the crust
- Combine the melted butter with flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Mix until combined. Turn into the prepared baking dish, and press flat.
- Transfer to the oven, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
Make the filling
- While the crust bakes, make the filling. Peel and core the apples, and slice thinly. Place in a large bowl. Measure in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, apple pie spice and salt. Stir to combine.
- When the crust has come out of the oven, pour the filling directly on top of it in an even layer.
Make the crumble
- Melt the butter in another bowl, then measure in the flour, oats, sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
- Crumble over the top of the apples, then transfer to the preheated oven.
Bake the apple pie bars
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing and then enjoy.
Notes
- How to store and reheat: Once completed cooled, slice and store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- You can set them out to enjoy at room temperature or heat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to warm through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
473IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars (2 ¼" squares)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 473IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.