Apple Pie Bars
These Apple Pie Bars offer a convenient, handheld twist on the classic American comfort dessert. Featuring a dense, buttery shortbread base, a spiced tender apple filling, and a crunchy oat-topped streusel, they provide all the warming flavors of autumn in every bite. Perfectly sturdy for serving at large gatherings or holiday tables, these bars eliminate the need for pie slices while ensuring a harmonious balance of texture and sweetness in every portion.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 65
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup granulated sugar
6 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup rolled oats
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for the apple mixture)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press two-thirds of the dough mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and the additional tablespoon of flour.
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the bottom crust layer.
Combine the remaining crust mixture with the rolled oats and sprinkle over the apple layer.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
Use the spoon-and-level method to measure your flour to ensure the crust isn’t too dense. For the best results, serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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