Description
Apple pie bars with a shortbread crust are a delicious and easy dessert. They combine a buttery shortbread base with a spiced apple filling and a crumbly topping.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, toss apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Spread the apple filling over the baked crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Chill the dough for a flakier crust.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg