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Apple Pie Bars with Streusel Topping

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Apple Pie Bars with Streusel Topping are a handheld version of classic apple pie, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, spiced apple filling, and crunchy cinnamon streusel topping. They’re perfect for gatherings, holidays, or an easy fall dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (divided)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (divided)
  • 5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cut in 3/4 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.
  3. Prepare the apple filling: In a bowl, toss sliced apples with 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well coated. Spread evenly over the baked crust.
  4. Make the streusel topping: In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Cut in remaining 1/4 cup cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
  5. Bake for 50–55 minutes, until topping is golden and apples are tender.
  6. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars for clean cuts.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel for extra crunch.Drizzle caramel sauce over bars before serving for indulgence.Substitute some apples with pears or cranberries for variation.Make gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.Freeze cooled bars for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://lisarecipe.com/apple-pie-bars-with-streusel-topping/