Apple Streusel Squares
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these irresistible Apple Streusel Squares! This easy dessert combines a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust, a cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a golden oat streusel topping that’s delightfully crumbly. Perfectly balanced with a hint of lemon juice to complement the natural sweetness of the apples, this recipe is a must-try for apple lovers. Ready in just over an hour, these squares make a great treat for family gatherings, bake sales, or as a simple weekday dessert. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own—the choice is yours. With rich textures, warming spices, and seasonal appeal, these Apple Streusel Squares are sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 225 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 piece egg yolk
- 4 pieces apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 75 grams rolled oats
- 75 grams all-purpose flour (for streusel topping)
- 75 grams brown sugar (for streusel topping)
- 75 grams unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, mix 300 grams of all-purpose flour and 100 grams of granulated sugar. Cut in 225 grams of cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 1 egg yolk to the flour mixture and mix until it comes together into a dough. Press the dough firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
In another large bowl, combine the thinly sliced apples, 100 grams of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cold crust in the pan.
For the streusel topping, combine 75 grams of rolled oats, 75 grams of flour, and 75 grams of brown sugar in a bowl. Pour in 75 grams of melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Allow the squares to cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the dessert out of the pan before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy! These Apple Streusel Squares can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.3 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 157.4 g | 787% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 839 mg | 280% | |
| Sodium | 89 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 640.8 g | 233% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.1 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 272.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 1760 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
