Hey there! 🍏 Ready to whip up the BEST flaky apple pie bars ever? These bars are like apple pie but way easier and you can eat them with your hands (bonus, right?).
So, let’s get baking—trust me, this is gonna be delicious! 🤤
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
- 4-5 apples (Granny Smith works great!), peeled and sliced thin
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes)
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions:
- Prep Time!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper (for easy cleanup). Let’s keep things simple!
2.Make the Crust:
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add in the cold butter cubes and use a fork or pastry cutter to mix it all together until it looks like coarse crumbs. Press this mixture into the bottom of your baking pan. Pop it in the oven for about 15 minutes, until it’s just starting to get golden.
Apple Time!
While your crust is baking, toss your sliced apples in a bowl with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. This mix gives your apples that classic pie flavor! 🍏
Layer it Up:
Once the crust is out of the oven, spread your apple mixture evenly over the top.
Crumble Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cold butter cubes with your hands or a pastry cutter until you get a crumbly texture. Sprinkle it over the apples.
Bake & Wait:
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and your kitchen smells like heaven. 😍 Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
