Cinnamon Apple Pie Bars

Ingredients and Weight

• 1 cup (113g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (45g) packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

35-40 minutes

Difficulty Level

2/5 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press 3/4 of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
5. In another bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Scatter the apple mixture over the crust.
7. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information

(Per bar)

Calories: 220 Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 10mg Sodium: 120mg Carbohydrates: 32g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 19g Protein: 1g

Dish Characteristics

Warm, comforting, flaky crust, juicy apple filling, aromatic cinnamon flavor

User Comments

• "Absolutely delicious! The crust is perfectly flaky and the apple filling is sweet and tart. The cinnamon adds just the right amount of warmth."
• "These bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. They're a hit with my family and friends."
• "I love that these bars are not too sweet. The apple flavor really shines through."
• "I made these bars with a gluten-free flour blend and they were still amazing."
• "These are the best apple pie bars I've ever had. They're so flavorful and moist."

Special Precautions and Tips

• If you don't have Granny Smith apples, you can use another type of tart apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady.
• To make the crust even flakier, use ice-cold butter.
• Let the bars cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set.
• These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.