How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Brown Butter Apple Pie Bars?

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 1 pound Butter, 3/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar, 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar, and more.

Is Brown Butter Apple Pie Bars suitable as baking & desserts?

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

How do I store leftover Brown Butter Apple Pie Bars?

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.

Brown Butter Apple Pie Bars Recipe

Name: Brown Butter Apple Pie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1 pound Butter; 3/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1/2 cups Chopped Walnuts; FOR THE FILLING:; 1/2 sticks Butter; 6 whole Gala Apples, Peeled, Cored And Very Thinly Sliced; 1/4 cups Dark Brown Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Brown Butter Apple Pie Bars

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1842 kcal · Baking & Desserts

1
First, get out a large 10-inch pan with deep sides and heat the butter in it over medium heat. Let it melt and then bubble until it turns golden brown and nutty. It turns quickly, so keep an eye on it. Then let it cool for about 10 minutes or so. Meanwhile, while it cooks and cools get out a stand mixer and set it up with the paddle attachment and also liberally grease a 9 x 13 pan with either more butter or cooking spray. Add the two sugars and vanilla to the stand mixer bowl. Combine the flour, salt and cinnamon together in another bowl and whisk them together well. Then pour the cooled brown butter into the stand mixer bowl with the sugars and vanilla and beat them together thoroughly. Keep the pan you used for the brown butter though, don't put it in the sink. Then slowly pour in the dry ingredients until you have a lovely dough.
2
Take 2/3 of the dough and press it firmly into the prepared baking dish to form a bottom crust, with it coming up the sides a bit too to help hold the filling. Let the bottom crust chill for 20 minutes. While it chills, take the walnuts and beat them into the remaining dough and set it aside. This will be the top crust.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Bake chilled bottom crust for 20 minutes until it is set and golden brown. While it bakes, make the filling. Melt the butter in the same pan you used for the brown butter. Add the apples, sugar, orange juice and cinnamon. Let it all gently simmer for about 15 minutes to bring out the flavors and cook off almost all of the liquid.
4
Reduce the oven heat to 350u00b0F. Take the crust and spread the filling out evenly on it. Then take the remaining dough and crumble it evenly all over the top. It may not necessarily cover it completely. Bake the bars for about 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and completely golden brown on top. Let them cool completely, then cut into 16 bars by making 3 even cuts horizontally and vertically. Serve and enjoy!!

Brown Butter Apple Pie Bars

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