Apple Pie Bars

These Apple Pie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, tender cinnamon apples, and irresistible crumb topping. They’re an easy make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings and holiday parties!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Servings: 15 servings

Calories: 326 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ½ cups - unsalted butter
½ cup - granulated sugar
¼ cup - light brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons - vanilla extract
3 cups - all-purpose flour
1 tsp - ground cinnamon
½ tsp - salt
3 pounds - Honeycrisp apples
½ cup - granulated sugar
1 ½ tablespoons - cornstarch
1 tbsp - ground cinnamon
1 tbsp - fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 13×9" baking dish with parchment paper.
Place the softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the flour, cinnamon and salt and beat on low speed until the dry ingredients are just incorporated. Reserve 1/3 of the dough for the crumble topping.
Press 2/3 of the shortbread evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until light golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place the sliced apples, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Pour the filling.
Pour the filling over the shortbread crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle over the reserved crumble topping and bake for 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Insert the tip of a knife into the apples to make sure they're tender. If the topping begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
Remove the apple pie bars from heat and cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars, serve and enjoy!

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