how to make the best apple pie bars: easy and indulgent treat
Learn how to create the best apple pie bars with this easy and indulgent recipe that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sliced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, combine flour, butter, and salt until crumbly.
- Press half the crumb mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Spread the apple mixture over the crust, then sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Serve with ice cream for added indulgence.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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