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Apple Crisp Bars

Apple Crisp Bars

Delicious Apple Crisp Bars are a perfect dessert that combines a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a crunchy oat topping, ideal for fall treats.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 1 pan (9×13)
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 cups apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping Ingredients
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1.5 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick baking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and mix until combined. The dough will be crumbly.
  3. Press dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 16 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
  4. In a large bowl, combine apples and lemon juice and toss to coat. Add cinnamon, flour, sugar, and salt. Toss until apples are coated and arrange evenly on top of the crust.
  5. In another bowl, combine oats, both sugars, cinnamon, and flour. Cut in the cubed butter until it resembles a coarse meal.
  6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
  7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
  8. Remove from oven and cool on a rack for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar

Notes

These Apple Crisp Bars are perfect for any occasion, and can be customized with different apples or add-ins like nuts and dried fruits to suit your taste.

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