Name: A great fall dessert: apple pie crumble bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/4 c sugar; 1/4 c brown sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla; 1 large egg; 1 stick butter or margarine; 3 medium granny smith apples (cut into a small dice); 1/4 c all-purpose flour; 1/4 c sugar; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional ); 1/4 tsp salt

It's the season of apples! A great fall dessert: apple pie crumble bars is the perfect way to embrace the season. The squares resemble apple pie with a crust on the bottom, a crumble on top. and juicy cinnamon apples tucked in between.

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Ingredients:

Dry ingredients: Sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg/ (optional)
Wet ingredients: Vanilla, egg, butter or margarine.
Apples: Granny smith apples are my favorite! Feel free to use your favorite baking apple like Cortland, Fuji or Gala.

How to make a great fall dessert: apple pie crumble bars

Combine the sugars, baking powder, flour and salt in a bowl. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Add in the butter and crumble everything together with your fingers. Press ¾ of the crumbs topping into the bottom of a 8x8 pan fitted with parchment paper. Mix the filling ingredients together and pour on top of the crust. Crumble the remaining crumbs on top of the filling.

Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.

a great fall dessert: apple pie crumble bars

How to store apple pie crumble bars:

On the counter. Allow bars to cool completely, then store in an airtight container or wrap individually in plastic wrap. They will keep on the counter for 2 days.
In the fridge. You can also store these in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring them closer to room temperature before serving again, if preferred.
To freeze: These also freeze well in a freeze-safe container up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.

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Apple Crumble Cheesecake

A great fall dessert: apple pie crumble bars

A great fall dessert: apple pie crumble bars. Soft cinnamon apples are tucked in between a shortbread crust and a crumble for the perfect sweet bite.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Dessert

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Crust and crumb topping

¼ c sugar
¼ c brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ c all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 stick butter or margarine

Apple filling:

3 medium granny smith apples cut into a small dice
¼ c all-purpose flour
¼ c sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
¼ tsp salt

Method

Combine the sugars, baking powder, flour and salt in a bowl. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Add in the butter and crumble everything together with your fingers. Press ¾ of the crumbs topping into the bottom of a 8x8 pan fitted with parchment paper.
Mix the filling ingredients together and pour on top of the crust. Crumble the remaining crumbs on top of the filling.
Bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.