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Apple Pie Bar Recipe

Easier than pie, these Apple Pie Bars are loaded with sweet, juicy apples and topped with a streusel top all baked on a flakey crust.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: brownies and bars, cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Author: Kellie
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • baking dish

Ingredients

CRUST

  • 1 Cup Salted Butter softened
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

APPLE FILLING

  • 4-5 Medium Apples peeled, cored and sliced thin
  • 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

STREUSEL TOPPING

  • 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line an 8x8” Baking Pan with parchment paper.
  • Making the crust - In a medium bowl add the flour, sugar and softened butter. Mix together until completely combined and a soft dough has formed.
  • Spread into the bottom of the baking pan evenly.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking add the apple pie filling ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix together well.
  • When the crust has finished baking remove from the oven and wait 5 minutes then line the apple filling on top of the crust while it’s still warm.
  • Making the streusel - add all streusel ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Mix well, then sprinkle over the top of the apple filling, evenly.
  • Place baking pan back into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool then place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours, or overnight can be better.
  • Cut into squares and serve with Salted Caramel Sauce

Notes

Apple Pie Bars are best if enjoyed within 5 days. 
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Heat a bar in the microwave for 10 seconds and top with a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat!

Nutrition

Calories: 614kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg