Apple Pie Bars

5 from 4 votes

These gooey Apple Pie Bars are the perfect fall treat! Loaded with soft apples and a buttery crumble, they come together easily and are so delicious.

Prep Time40

Cook Time37

Total Time1 17

Course: Dessert, Snack, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple pie bars

Servings: bars

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $5.12

Equipment

8 x 8-inch baking pan

Ingredients

Crust and Topping

12 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1-1/4 cups flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Apple Filling

4 cups diced Granny Smith apples 5 apples
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For Serving

Vanilla ice cream
Caramel sauce

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Instructions

Set oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt the butter in the microwave; let it cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together all crust and topping ingredients until a thick dough forms. Use your hands to knead ingredients together if needed.
Press 1-1/2 cups of the dough into the base of the prepared pan, making an even layer. Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from the oven.
In a separate bowl, gently mix together the apple filling ingredients. Sprinkle the apple mixture evenly over the crust—do not press down.
Crumble the remaining dough over the apples. Do not press down. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the top is set.
Allow the bars to cool for 1 hour at room temperature before cutting. These bars are best enjoyed warm, ideally on the same day. For a special treat, serve with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce.

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Notes

Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They are best enjoyed the same day, as they can become mushy after that. These bars do not freeze well.

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