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Easy Apple Pie Bars

A close-up of a single apple pie bar on a white plate, featuring a thick layer of spiced apples and a crumbly streusel topping.
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Enjoy the flavors of apple pie in an easy-to-serve bar format with a buttery shortbread crust, cinnamon apple filling, and crumb topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups peeled and diced apples (about 4 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to form a dough.
  4. Press 2/3 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  8. Cut in the cold butter cubes using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple layer.
  10. Crumble the remaining 1/3 of the dough over the crumb topping.
  11. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  12. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • For a sweeter filling, add an extra tablespoon or two of sugar.
  • You can use your favorite type of apple, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
  • These bars can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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