Flaky Apple Pie Bars
A delightful dessert that combines the flavors of a classic apple pie with a buttery, flaky crust and crumb topping. These bars are perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat, with a warm spiced apple filling and a crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 4 medium-sized apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse together flour and granulated sugar. Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and toss until evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture over the crust in the pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple cider. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the apple cider glaze over the apples. Crumble the remaining crumb mixture over the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the crumb topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 80gCalories: 280kcal
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