Description
Apple Pie Bars are a delightful fusion of nostalgia and creativity, inspired by traditional apple pie recipes, offering a cozy, comforting dessert in a convenient bar form.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Peel, core, and slice the apples, tossing them in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add in the egg and mix until well incorporated. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Set</strong] aside 1 cup of the dough for topping and press the rest evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Combine sliced apples with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl, then layer over the crust.
- Crumble the reserved dough over the apple filling, then Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence. Consider adding raisins or walnuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg