Description
These Apple Pie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional apple pie, with a buttery crust, sweet apple filling, and optional glaze. Perfect for fall or any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust and topping:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 3–4 medium apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg until dough forms. Press half into pan for crust.
- Prepare the filling: Toss apples with sugar, flour, spices, and lemon juice. Spread over crust.
- Add the topping: Crumble remaining dough over the apples.
- Bake and glaze: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. Cool, then drizzle with glaze.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
