Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these irresistible Apple Pie Bars. Featuring a tender, buttery crust layered with a sweet and spiced apple filling, topped by a generous crispy streusel, these bars are the perfect dessert for any gathering. Easy to slice and serve, they maintain the classic appeal of traditional apple pie without the fuss. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature for a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- 6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 5–6 cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt for the crust. Cut in ½ cup cold unsalted butter until crumbly; add 2-3 tablespoons ice water until dough forms. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Combine sliced Granny Smith apples with ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in another bowl.
- For streusel topping, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; cut in ½ cup cold unsalted butter until crumbly.
- Spread apple filling over the crust and top with streusel. Bake for an additional 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg