These Apple Crisp Bars are the perfect blend of buttery shortbread, spiced apple filling, and a crunchy oat topping. They’re a family favorite for autumn afternoons or holiday dessert tables!
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
– ½ cup salted butter, softened
– ½ tsp vanilla extract
– 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tbsp granulated sugar
– 2 tbsp light brown sugar
– ¼ tsp salt
Apple Filling:
– 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
– 4 tbsp light brown sugar
– 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
– ½ tsp ground cinnamon
– ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Crisp Topping:
– ¾ cup all-purpose flour
– 6 tbsp butter, cubed
– ½ cup light brown sugar
– ¼ cup rolled oats
– ½ tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Mix in vanilla, then fold in flour and salt until crumbly. Press the dough into the pan and bake for 12-14 minutes.
3. Make the apple filling:Toss sliced apples with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread the apple mixture over the baked shortbread crust.
4. Create the topping: Combine all topping ingredients in a bowl and cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples.
5. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Optional Tip
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!
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