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Apple Crumb Bars

Irresistible Apple Crumb Bars for Your Fall Baking Delight

Delightful Sweet, Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Crumb Bars capturing the essence of fall. A beginner-friendly dessert perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for raising the crust.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt for added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg for variety.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Chilled for best results.
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg can be used for a vegan version.
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups Apples (peeled, cored, diced) Best to mix tart and sweet varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.
  • 0.75 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar adds a deeper flavor if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can be replaced with arrowroot powder for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Substitution not recommended, lime juice can work in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cut in the chilled butter and egg into the dry mixture until crumbly; reserve half for topping.
  4. Press the remaining dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla until well-coated.
  6. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the apple filling and gently press down.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients elevates the flavor. Chill the butter and handle apples gently to avoid bruising.

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