Easy Apple Pie Bars

5 from 1 vote

Delicious and easy Apple Pie Bars made with a buttery shortbread crust that doubles as the crumb topping. Filled with fresh, spiced apples for the perfect fall dessert.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 12 squares

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

6 cups fresh apples, peeled and sliced Mix Granny Smith and Honeycrisp
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Keep very cold for a flaky crust
3 cups all purpose flour Spoon and level to measure
1 cup granulated sugar Divided use for dough and filling
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For the apple filling

Equipment

1 9x13 baking pan For assembling the bars
2 Mixing bowls For dough and filling
1 Parchment paper To line the pan
1 knife For slicing apples

Method

Combine the flour, half the sugar, and cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
Firmly pack two thirds of the dough mixture into the bottom of a lined baking pan.
Bake the crust alone for fifteen minutes until it looks slightly pale but set.
Toss the peeled, sliced apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar until thoroughly coated.
Spread the seasoned apples evenly over the hot, par baked crust.
Scatter the remaining shortbread dough loosely over the seasoned apples.
Bake until the top is crisp and the apple filling is bubbling vigorously at the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 115gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Chill the butter thoroughly before mixing the dough to ensure a flaky crust.

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