Description
Indulge in these irresistible Dutch Apple Pie Bars with a buttery shortbread crust, tender cinnamon apples, and a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat anytime!
Ingredients
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
For the Apple Filling:
- 3 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter
Instructions
- Make the Streusel: Preheat oven, combine streusel ingredients, set aside.
- Make the Crust: Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, bake.
- Make the Apple Mixture: Toss apples with seasonings, spread over crust.
- Add the Streusel: Sprinkle topping over apples.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool, top with sugar or caramel if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
