Flaky Apple Pie Bars Recipe
These flaky apple pie bars feature a buttery, crisp crust, spiced apple filling, and a sweet crumble topping. A delicious, easy-to-make dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup ice water
- 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and ice water, mixing until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and press into the baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Spread apple mixture over the crust.
- Sprinkle with additional crumble topping.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing into bars
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
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