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Easy Apple Crisp Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Deliciously easy apple crisp bars combine a buttery crust with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples for a perfect treat.

Ingredients

butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)

vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

apples

  • 4 cups peeled, cored and thinly sliced apples (about 4-5 medium apples)

all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

granulated sugar

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

chilled unsalted butter

  • 6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and flour to form crust.
  • Press crust into a baking pan and top with sliced apples mixed with flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Sprinkle chopped chilled butter over the apple layer.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For a crunchier topping, add more butter or bake a few extra minutes.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, bars, dessert