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Apple Pie Bars

These easy to make Apple Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread base, a delicious Apple Pie filling then topped with a buttery crumb topping.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

SHORTBREAD BASE
  • ¾ cup butter (softened)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 pinch salt*
*If you use unsalted butter then increase the salt to ¼ teaspoon.
APPLE PIE FILLING
  • 2-3 medium apples (chopped small)
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoons cinnamon
CRUMB TOPPING
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup cold butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 325F (160C), lightly grease and flour an 8 inch (20 cm) square cake pan.
SHORTBREAD BASE
  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl cream the butter on medium speed, then add the sugar and beat together. Add the whisked flour and combine well. Spread evenly on the prepared pan and bake for 5 mintues.
  3. Raise the heat to 350F (180C).
APPLE PIE FILLING
  1. While the base is baking, mix together the chopped apples, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon evenly on the shortbread base.
CRUMB TOPPING
  1. In a medium bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon, cut in the cold butter until you have coarse crumbs, then gently stir in the nuts. Sprinkle evenly over the apple pie filling. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes or until the apples are tender. If the top starts to brown too much, then cover with foil and continue to bake. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The best apple to use is the Granny Smith because it is firm and tart, although a Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious  will work fine too, or why not mix a couple of the varieties together?
  • The bars should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last up to three to four days in the fridge.
  • Freeze the bars the same way in an airtight container or freezer bag. They will keep for up to three months in the freezer. Thaw the bars in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 62mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 396IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 62mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 396IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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