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Apple Crumble Bars

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Apple Crumble Bars are a cozy, handheld twist on classic apple pie with a buttery shortbread crust, sweet cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a golden crumble topping. Perfect for fall, holiday gatherings, or everyday snacking, these easy-to-make bars are full of warm flavor and irresistible texture.

Ingredients

  • For the crust and crumble topping:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the apple filling:
  • 3 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until crumbly and dough holds when pressed.
  3. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. While crust bakes, mix apples with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  5. Spread apple mixture over the baked crust. Sprinkle remaining dough over the top.
  6. Bake an additional 35–40 minutes, or until topping is golden and apples are tender.
  7. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • For added crunch, stir chopped walnuts or pecans into the topping.
  • Swap apples for pears or mix in cranberries for a festive twist.
  • Add a drizzle of vanilla glaze once cooled, or serve warm with ice cream.
  • Gluten-free flour blends work well—just ensure they contain a binder like xanthan gum.

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