Apple Pie Bars (Easy Layered Dessert Bars)
Apple pie bars have all the cozy flavor of classic apple pie in an easy-to-make bar form. With a buttery crust, soft cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are simple to slice, serve, and share.
They’re perfect for holidays, potlucks, fall baking, or anytime you want the comforting taste of apple pie without the extra work of rolling dough. Made with simple ingredients, these bars are a reliable crowd-pleaser.
This is a Simply Made Recipe provided by Lilly Ashley. Good recipes, without the paragraphs and fluff to sift through. Save the sifting for the baking!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients
Crust & Crumble
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg
Apple Filling
- 3 cups peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
1. Preheat and prep
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make crust mixture
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg and mix until dough forms.
3. Press crust
Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
4. Prepare apple filling
In a separate bowl, toss apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
5. Assemble
Spread apple mixture evenly over the baked crust. Crumble remaining dough over the top.
6. Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until topping is golden and apples are tender.
7. Cool and slice
Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
Simply Made Tip
For extra pie flavor, serve these bars slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition (per bar)
- Calories: 310
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 14g
- Sugar: 26g
Category & Subcategory
Category: Desserts
Subcategory: Dessert Bars
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