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Apple pie bars that will delight your taste buds!

apple pie bars

Delicious apple pie bars that combine the flavors of traditional apple pie in a convenient bar form.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups peeled and sliced apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Press half of the dough into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
  7. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice and cornstarch.
  8. Spread the apple mixture over the dough in the pan.
  9. Crumb the remaining dough over the top of the apples.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • For a sweeter filling, add more sugar to the apples.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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