Irresistible Apple Bars Recipe
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and tart with these homemade apple bars. Tender, spiced apples are layered between a buttery crust and a crunchy topping, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these apple bars will delight family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Toss the sliced apples with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine 2 cups flour, the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish for the crust. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Layer the spiced apple mixture over the baked crust and sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg