Apple Crumb Bars
Deliciously satisfying Apple Crumb Bars with a buttery shortbread base, juicy apples, and a golden crumb topping.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Crust and Crumb Topping
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large Egg
For the Apple Filling
- 5 cups Peeled, diced apples (about 4 large apples)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Add the egg and mix until just combined—it will still be crumbly.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan to form a solid crust.
- In another bowl, toss the diced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the apples are evenly coated and the mixture looks glossy.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples, covering as evenly as possible.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the apple layer is bubbling.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for an extra treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg