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Apple Pie Bars

Warm, flaky, and brimming with autumnal flavors, our Apple Pie Bars recipe is your ticket to creating cherished moments. Delight in the comforting aroma of baking and share the joy of these bars with your loved ones. From potlucks to cozy evenings, these bars are your new fall dessert essential.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven
  • 1 fork
  • parchment paper
  • 1 baking pan
  • 1 spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 90 gam unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 120 grams all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp  water
  • 3 small apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp  cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180 C.
  • Prepare the filling by mixing all ingredients together. Set aside.
  • Prepare the topping by mixing all ingredients together with a fork until they form small clumps.
  • For the base, combine the cold butter, flour and sugar in a bowl. With a fork or pastry blender, mix everything together all while breaking the cubes of butter into small pea sized pieces. Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time and stir with a spoon until the mixture comes together into a dough. Don’t add more water than is necessary.
  • Line a 6 inch square baking tin with parchment paper. Press the base dough evenly on the bottom of the pan. Spread the filling over the base and sprinkle the crumble topping over it.
  • Place the baking pan on the medium rack and bake for 45 minutes.
  • After 45 minutes, place the baking pan on the top rack and bake for 15 minutes so that the crumb topping gets nicely browned.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and water until a thick paste forms. Use a fork or spoon to drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.

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Notes

  • These Apple Pie Bars offer all the goodness of a classic apple pie, but in handheld form.
  • Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a balanced flavor profile in the filling.
  • A hint of cinnamon and nutmeg enhances the cozy fall vibes.
Keyword Moderate