Apple Crumb Bars
These Apple Crumb Bars are a dream for fall baking!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Shortbread Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 cups apples Granny Smith & Honeycrisp, peeled & sliced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Prep Baking Dish
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Lightly grease exposed areas of the pan.
Make Shortbread Base
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press into the pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
Prepare Apple Filling
- Toss apples with lemon juice.
- Mix in sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Make Crumb Topping
- Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in oats and nuts. Refrigerate if warm.
Assemble & Bake
- Spread apple filling over warm crust.
- Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Cool & Slice
- Cool in pan for 2 hours.
- Lift out using parchment, slice into bars, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor. 🍏
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts before adding.
- Refrigerate bars for cleaner cuts.
- Serve warm with ice cream or drizzle with caramel for a decadent twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g
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