Description
Apple Crumble Bars are a scrumptious twist on the classic dessert, offering all the comforting flavors of apple crumble in a convenient bar form. With a buttery shortbread-like base, jammy apple filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are ideal for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a quick afternoon snack or served warm with ice cream for dessert, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat that enhances their sweet and tart flavor profile. Easy to make and delightful to share, these bars capture the essence of fall in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 125g / 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (300g) flour, plain/all-purpose
- 1/2 cup (100g) white sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup (30g) rolled oats
- 3 – 4 large granny smith apples, cut into 0.7cm / 1/3" dice (~4 cups)
- 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour, all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C (350F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) square pan lined with baking parchment.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until incorporated.
- Stir in one egg until fully mixed.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- While cooling, mix diced apples with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spread apple filling over the baked base and crumble the remaining mixture on top.
- Bake for another 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg