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Description
These Apple Pie Bars are a simple and delicious twist on classic apple pie. They feature a buttery crust and a sweet apple filling, perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4–6 tablespoons ice water
- 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough just comes together.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Pour apple mixture over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the apple filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the crust.
- Add a streusel topping for extra crunch.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg