Homemade Apple Butter Bars
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of autumn with these homemade apple butter bars, a dessert that perfectly balances cozy spices and buttery crispness. Each bar features a rich, spiced apple butter center nestled between layers of a crumbly oatmeal cookie-like crust and topping. Made with pantry staples like rolled oats, cinnamon, and a generous helping of warm apple butter, these bars are as easy to make as they are delicious. Ideal for fall gatherings, lunchbox treats, or a comforting snack with tea, they bake to golden perfection in just 40 minutes and are delightfully simple to slice and serve. Plus, they stay fresh for days, making them perfect for those who love prepping ahead. Embrace the essence of homemade baking with this crowd-pleasing recipe that will quickly become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 170 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams light brown sugar
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 300 grams apple butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Let it cool slightly.
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the melted butter. Stir until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Spread the apple butter evenly over the base layer using an offset spatula. Be sure to leave a small gap at the edges to prevent overflow while baking.
Crumble the remaining dough over the apple butter layer to create the topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apple butter is bubbling slightly at the edges.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper.
Slice into 12 bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.3 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.9 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 1493 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 554.4 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 279.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 962 mg | 20% | |
*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.
