Flaky Apple Pie Bars
These easy apple pie bars offer a delicious, flaky crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup Ice water as needed
Filling Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
- 4 Apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Make the crust: Whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine sugars, cinnamon, allspice, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Add apples and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread apple filling over the crust.
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips. Arrange strips over the filling in a lattice pattern or crumble the dough over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a combination of sweet and tart apples. You can also add a sprinkle of coarse sugar before baking for extra sweetness and crunch.