Apple Pie Bars

Apple Pie Bars

Apple Pie Bars

These Apple Pie Bars are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crumbly topping. Perfect for bar cookie lovers!

Nutrition

Calories: 210cal
Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 100mg

Difficulty Level: easy

20 min Prep
60 min Cook
1 hr 20 min Total
24 Bars

Ingredients

  • 200 g (1 cup) butter, unsalted, softened
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
  • 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 30 g (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 60 g (1/3 cup) rolled oats
  • 60 g (1/3 cup) brown sugar, packed
  • 45 g (3 tablespoons) butter, unsalted, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 200 g of softened butter until creamy. Add in 100 g of granulated sugar and 120 g of powdered sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add 250 g of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Beat until the mixture forms a dough.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the apple slices with 100 g of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until the apples are well coated.
  6. Layer the apple mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  7. In another bowl, mix 30 g of flour, 60 g of rolled oats, 60 g of brown sugar, and 45 g of melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple layer.
  9. Bake for 45 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.