Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade apple pie bars with this easy recipe. Learn how to bake these sweet treats for a delightful dessert option.
Ingredients
- – 4 and 1/2 cups (550 g) chopped cubed apples
- – 2 tablespoons (30 g) granulated sugar
- – 2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon (25 g) all-purpose flour
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg
- – 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour (dip and sweep)
- – 3/4 cup and 1 tablespoon (185 g) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, cold
- – 1/2 cup (105 g) granulated sugar
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and let it preheat. Prepare an 8-inch (20cm) square baking dish by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper, ensuring about 2 inches (5 cm) hang over each side.
- Remove the skin, core, and chop the apples into small cubes. Place them in a medium-sized bowl. Mix the apple pieces with lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then set the bowl aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Add the cold, diced butter to the flour mixture. Coat the butter with the flour and use either two forks, a pastry cutter, or your fingertips to blend them together.
- Take ⅔ of this mixture and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use a spoon dusted with flour to prevent sticking, or use your hands to spread it out evenly.
- Pour the apple mixture over the pressed dough, then cover the apples with the remaining ⅓ of the dough. To create larger crumbles, gently squeeze the dough in your hand before placing it on top.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until the top is golden and the crumbles are crisp. Allow it to cool completely before cutting. Cool at room temperature for 1-1.5 hours, or speed up the process by chilling in the freezer. Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the dish, then slice them into 16 pieces. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Make sure to use chilled butter when preparing the crumble topping for a flakier texture.
- Coat your spoon with flour to prevent the dough from sticking when spreading it in the baking dish.
- For a faster cooling process, place the bars in the freezer for about 30 minutes before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: apple crumble, cinnamon crumble, crunchy topping, golden brown, dessert bars, sweet treat
