Apple Pie Bars
Delicious apple pie bars featuring spiced apples and a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Stand mixer or electric mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups salted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 pieces mixed variety apples peeled and diced
- 4 tsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 lemon juiced (approx. 2 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a stand mixer, combine room-temperature butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. Mix until light and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour until a soft dough forms. Reserve about one-third of the dough for topping.
- Press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until light golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the apple filling. In a large pan over medium heat, combine diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice. Cook until the apples are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Add this to the apple mixture and cook for an additional minute until thickened.
- Pour the apple filling over the baked crust and crumble the reserved dough on top.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.