Description
Apple Pie Bars are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, combining a buttery crust with a warm, spiced apple filling for a perfect dessert. These easy-to-make bars capture the essence of fall and are ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve them warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoy at room temperature for an indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- ? cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups sliced tart apples (like Granny Smith)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ? cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix in softened butter until crumbly. Stir in the egg until well combined.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread this mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the apple filling.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg