Double Crust Apple Butter Bars
Indulge in the cozy, autumn-inspired flavors of Double Crust Apple Butter Bars—an irresistible dessert with a perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and buttery goodness. This easy-to-make recipe features a tender oat-infused crust that sandwiches a luscious layer of rich apple butter, with optional chopped pecans adding a delightful crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars are baked to golden perfection, making them an ideal treat for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply a sweet afternoon indulgence. Each bite delivers the warmth of cinnamon, the heartiness of rolled oats, and the smooth sweetness of apple butter, creating a dessert that's as comforting as it is delicious. Perfect for cozy nights or fall festivities, these Double Crust Apple Butter Bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 50 grams light brown sugar
- 360 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 300 grams apple butter
- 60 grams chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet butter-sugar mixture until it forms a crumbly dough.
Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the bottom crust.
Spread the apple butter evenly over the bottom crust, leaving about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) of space around the edges to prevent overflow.
If using chopped pecans, sprinkle them evenly over the apple butter layer.
Crumble the remaining dough over the apple butter layer to create the top crust, pressing gently to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.3 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.4 g | 597% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 2514 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 700.7 g | 255% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.0 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 328.0 g | ||
| Protein | 65.6 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 1272 mg | 27% | |
*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.
