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Butterscotch Apple Butter Bars with Oat Crumble on a black-rimmed white plate, fresh-out-of-the-oven treat for dessert or snack.

Apple Pie Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, for dough
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, for dough
  • 1 large egg yolk, for dough
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for dough)
  • 3 tablespoons milk, for dough
  • 4 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 4 medium apples)
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, pulse together 2 cups of flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  • Add the egg yolk, cubed butter, and milk. Pulse until a soft dough forms. If needed, add 1 more tablespoon of milk to bring the dough together.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
    Softened butter wrapped in plastic on gray surface, ready for baking or cooking.
  • Toss the diced apples with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and nutmeg.
    Crust dough chunks in a mixing bowl for homemade baked goods.
  • Press the chilled dough into an 9-inch square baking pan lined with parchment. Add the apple mixture over the crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the apples.
    Golden homemade pie crust in a baking pan ready for filling.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45-55 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 41mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Apple Pie Bars
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