Apple Pie Bars: Easy, Indulgent Dessert for Home Cooks
Delicious and easy Apple Pie Bars that combine the classic flavor of apple pie into a convenient bar format, perfect for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples.
- Brush the top with egg wash.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the apple filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Bars, dessert, easy recipe, home cooking