Description
All the cozy flavors of classic apple pie—reimagined into buttery, hand-held bars. With a tender shortbread crust, spiced apple filling, and a golden crumb topping, these apple pie bars are perfect for potlucks, dessert tables, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and nostalgic—without the fuss of a full pie.
Ingredients
Crust & Topping:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Apple Filling:
4 medium apples, peeled and diced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch
Optional: powdered sugar glaze (1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tsp milk)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of mixture for topping.
Press remaining crust mixture into prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix apples with sugars, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
Spread apple filling over baked crust. Crumble reserved crust mixture over the top.
Bake another 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Cool completely before slicing into bars. Drizzle with glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g