Apple Pie Bars Recipe

Name: Apple Pie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 -3 granny smith apples (about 2 cups) or 2 -3 other tart apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups); 1/3 cup apple juice or 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

2 -3 granny smith apples (about 2 cups) or 2 -3 other tart apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup apple juice or 1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1
For Filling: In a medium saucepan combine apples, apple juice or water, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2
Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir together 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch, then stir into apple mixture.
4
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
5
Remove from heat and set filling aside to cool slightly.
6
For Crust: In a mixing bowl beat margarine or butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds or till softened.
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Add about half of the flour and all of the 1/2 cup sugar, egg, and baking powder.
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Beat until thoroughly combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
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Beat or stir in remaining flour.
10
Pat two-thirds (about 1 cup) of the crust mixture into an ungreased 9x9-inch pan.
11
Spread filling on top of crust.
12
Drop the remaining crust mixture by small teaspoonfuls on top of filling.
13
Bake in a 375u00b0 oven about 30 minutes or until top is golden.
14
Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 granny smith apples (about 2 cups) or 2 -3 other tart apples, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped (about 2 cups), 1/3 cup apple juice or 1/3 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Apple Pie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Pie Bars

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