Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of apple pie with these easy-to-make apple pie bars. A buttery crust, sweet apple filling, and crunchy oat streusel combine to create a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make the Apple Filling: Combine apples, sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice. Spread over crust.
- Create the Streusel Topping: Mix oats, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and apples are tender. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For easier slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator for an hour after cooling.
- Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
