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Apple Pie Crumble Bars

Today we've got Apple Pie Crumble Bars and they were worth the wait. Where an Apple Pie meets a Crumble and becomes irresistible.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: bar cookies, christmas, cookies
Servings: 25 cookies
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 1/2 Cup butter
  • 1/4 Cup sugar
  • 1 Cup flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch salt

For the apple filling:

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 Cup brown sugar
  • 4-6 apples peeled and diced (size depending, if using large apples you will only need 4)
  • 1 Teaspoon cinnamon

For the crumb topping:

  • 3/4 Cup oats you can use either rolled oats, old fashioned oats or instant oats
  • 1/2 Cup flour
  • 1/3 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch baking soda
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/3 Cup butter
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Instructions

  • First make your base. Grease and line a 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Mix together the butter and sugar. Add in the dry ingredients until it comes together into a pastry like consistency. Press it into your prepared pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 12 minutes. It should be just slightly brown at the edges. Remove from oven and leave to cool.
  • Make your apple filling by melting the butter and sugar in a skillet until slightly foamy. Add the apples and spices and leave to cook for about 10 - 15 minutes over a medium heat. The apples should be soft and no excess liquid in the pan. Leave to cool for a few minutes and then spread out over your base.
  • Finally, make your topping by cutting the butter into the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips to incorporate the butter into the dry mixture until it becomes crumbly. Evenly sprinkle the crumb mixture over the apples. Bake in your preheated 350 degree F oven for about 20-25 minutes. The crumble should be lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and leave to cool completely before cutting into squares.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

For best results.  Allow to cool completely in the pan on the counter.  Then cover and refrigerate for several hours before cutting. 
Nutrition Facts
Apple Pie Crumble Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 146 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 68mg3%
Potassium 55mg2%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 247IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.