Irresistibly Warm Apple Crumb Bars to Brighten Your Day
Delight in these Apple Crumb Bars, a perfect treat blending buttery crumb topping with juicy apple filling for unforgettable flavor.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Dish
- pastry cutter
Ingredients
For the Crust and Topping
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- 1 large egg beaten
For the Apple Filling
- 5 medium-sized apples diced
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Crumb Bars
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the chilled, cubed unsalted butter and the beaten egg to the dry mixture, then mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix the diced apples with light brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apple layer and gently press down.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
For best results, use a mix of sweet and tart apples and chill your butter for a flaky crust.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
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