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The image features a stack of golden apple crumb bars topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, adding an indulgent touch. The bars have a crunchy, crumbly top and reveal tender spiced apples nestled between the layers. The third image presents the bars neatly cut and arranged on a parchment-lined wooden board, highlighting their even, golden-brown crust. Surrounding the bars are apples, cinnamon sticks, and brown sugar, emphasizing the warm, autumnal flavors of the dessert.
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Apple Crumble Bars

Want apple crumble on the go? These Apple Crumble Bars are delicious and easy to take with you. They feature a shortbread crust, a spiced apple filling, and are topped with a shortbread crumble that is crunchy, chewy, and delectable.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword apple, bars
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 140kcal
Author Camila Hurst

Ingredients

Shortbread Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 226 grams (room temperature)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar 110 grams
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour 318 grams
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder

Apple Filling

  • 3½ cups peeled and chopped apples 380 grams
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 24 grams
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar 50 grams
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg powder

Instructions

Shortbread Dough

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF. Line the bottom and sides of a 8x8” pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  • Beat the butter with a mixer for one minute. Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the bowl. Beat for another minute, until the mixture is creamy and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix briefly to combine.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix on low to combine. Finish mixing with a spatula to bring the mixture together into a crumbly dough.
  • Press half of the dough on the bottom of the pan. Smooth it out to form an even layer.
  • Bake in the pre-heated oven for 20 minutes, until golden around the edges and on top. Set aside to cool while you prepare the apples.

Apple Filling

  • Peel and chop the apples into a small dice.
  • Place the peeled and chopped apples in a bowl. Add the flour, the light brown sugar, the cinnamon and the nutmeg to the bowl. Stir to combine and to coat the apples.
  • Place the apples on top of the cooled down base. Spread them out on an even layer.
  • Crumble the remaining dough on top of the apples. Use your fingers to break it apart and sprinkle all over the top of the apples.
  • Bake the bars in the oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until the bars are golden on top and on the edges.
  • Let the bars cool down completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Apples: I recommend apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Golden Delicious. You will need about 3 to 4 medium apples for this recipe.
Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Microwave for a few seconds, or let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes before serving.
Serving: Serve the bars with ice cream or caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 140kcal