Fresh Apple Pie Bars
Indulge in the cozy warmth of fall with these Fresh Apple Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic dessert that’s easier to make and perfect for any occasion. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, tender spiced apple filling, and a sweet, crumbly oat streusel, these bars encapsulate the flavors of homemade apple pie in every bite. The recipe is simple yet satisfying, with just 30 minutes of prep time and a golden topping that bakes to perfection in under an hour. Drizzle with optional powdered sugar glaze for an extra touch of sweetness, and serve as a crowd-pleasing treat at potlucks, holiday gatherings, or family dinners. Perfectly balanced between crisp and crumbly, these bars are best enjoyed on their own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 whole large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 6 medium apples (peeled, cored, thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.75 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Beat one egg and add it to the mixture. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining third for the topping.
In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch until well-coated.
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
Mix the remaining third of the crust mixture with the oats and an additional 1/2 cup of flour. Crumble the mixture over the apples to form a streusel topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or rectangles.
For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled apple bars if desired.
Serve and enjoy your Fresh Apple Pie Bars, either on their own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 145 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*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.
