Flaky Apple Pie Bars Recipe
Flaky Apple Pie Bars are the perfect dessert with a buttery crust, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a crumbly streusel topping. These easy-to-make bars deliver the classic taste of apple pie in a convenient handheld treat. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust & topping:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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For the apple filling:
- 4 cups apples, peeled & diced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the crust/topping: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in vanilla. Press half into the pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make the filling: Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Spread over the baked crust.
- Add the topping: Crumble the remaining dough over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with caramel drizzle for extra flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600g
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