Flaky Apple Pie Bars

Here’s a delightful recipe for Flaky Apple Pie Bars that’s sure to impress!

Flaky Apple Pie Bars

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water

For the apple filling:

• 4-5 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the crumb topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Make the crust:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
• Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

1. Prepare the apple filling:

• In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Set aside.

1. Roll out the crust:

• On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to fit a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Press the dough into the bottom of the pan.

1. Add the filling:

• Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust.

1. Prepare the crumb topping:

• In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
• Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.

1. Bake:

• Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
• Let the bars cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before slicing.

1. Serve:

• Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

These Flaky Apple Pie Bars are perfect for fall or any occasion. Enjoy!