Irresistibly Warm Apple Crumb Bars to Brighten Your Day
Delightful apple crumb bars, perfect for family gatherings or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 5 medium-sized apples (diced)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add chilled butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Combine diced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla in another bowl. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated.
- Pour the apple mixture over the crumb base, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top of the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For lighter options, swap half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Use fresh, tart apples for the best flavor.
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