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Apple Pie Bars Recipe

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Deliciously moist and flavorful Apple Pie Bars featuring a buttery crust, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a crunchy oat streusel topping. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these bars combine classic apple pie flavors in an easy-to-make, portable form.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 8 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Crust

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • Pinch salt

Streusel Topping

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats (quick oats)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Crust: In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Use a mixer or beat by hand for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients for Crust: In a separate small bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Mix Crust Dough: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until fully combined into a dough.
  5. Press Crust Into Pan: Transfer the dough into the prepared pan and spread evenly, pressing firmly to cover the bottom and edges.
  6. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 minutes, then remove and let it slightly cool.
  7. Prepare Apple Filling: While the crust bakes, mix the sliced apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl until well coated.
  8. Make Streusel Topping: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter with your hands or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Assemble Bars: Spread the apple mixture evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
  10. Add Streusel: Sprinkle the oat streusel topping evenly over the apples, pressing down lightly to help it adhere.
  11. Bake Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
  12. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
  • Ensure butter for the crust is softened, while butter for streusel topping is cold for best texture.
  • Line the pan with parchment paper with overhang for easier removal of bars.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars can be served warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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