Description
Delicious Apple Crumb Bars that balance sweet and tart flavors, reminiscent of cherished family traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Combine the peeled and diced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then cut in the softened butter until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumbly mixture into the greased pan to create a sturdy crust.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture generously over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Cool the pan before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg