Apple Crisp-Browned Butter Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (187.5g)
• Rolled oats: 1 cup (90g)
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Unsalted butter, cold and diced: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Granny Smith apples (peeled and sliced): 1 1/2 pounds (680g)
• Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

35-40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add diced butter and use your fingers to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, toss apple slices with cinnamon and nutmeg.
6. Arrange apple slices over the crumb base.
7. Top with the remaining crumb mixture and press down gently.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges are set.
9. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 230 kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm, comforting dessert with a crispy oat topping
• Sweet and tart apples with a hint of spice
• Perfect for fall gatherings or as an everyday treat

User Comments:

• "These bars are absolutely amazing! The crust is so crisp and buttery, and the apples are perfectly tender and flavorful."
• "I love how easy these are to make. They're perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert."
• "The apple crisp-browned butter bars are a hit with my family. They're always begging me to make them again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For best results, use cold butter to make the crumb mixture.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking dish and lightly flour it.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them to prevent them from falling apart.
• Apples can release a lot of liquid while baking. If you find the bars are too wet, drain off any excess liquid before baking.