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Apple Crumb Bars

A delightful combination of tender baked apples, a buttery crumbly topping, and a hint of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups apples peeled and diced (about 3 medium apples)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for apples

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife for peeling apples
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
  5. Set aside about 1 cup of the crumb mixture for topping later.
  6. In another bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and granulated sugar.
  7. Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  8. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumb topping on top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
  10. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

These bars are great for sharing at gatherings or potlucks and are delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.