Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of Apple Crumble Bars, a delightful dessert that combines a rich, buttery shortbread crust with a sweet and spiced apple filling, topped with a crunchy nutty streusel. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a cozy treat, these bars are easy to make and even easier to love. The tartness of Granny Smith apples pairs beautifully with cinnamon and walnuts, making each bite a delicious celebration of flavors. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these Apple Crumble Bars are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons ice water
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water; mix until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- For the filling: Combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss with flour.
- For the topping: Whisk together flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; stir in walnuts.
- Assemble: Spread apple filling over crust and sprinkle topping evenly on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg