Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these quick and delicious Apple Pie Bars. Combining flaky pastry crust with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, they capture the essence of seasonal baking in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 cups of sliced fresh apples or 1 can of canned apple pie filling
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Toss sliced apples (or canned filling) with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Spread evenly over the baked crust.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple layer.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced flavor.
- For softer apples, cook the filling slightly before spreading.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra richness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 1/12 of the dish)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg