Description
These Apple Bars are a cozy dessert made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and a buttery crust. Perfect for gatherings or weekday treats, this apple bars recipe is easy, delicious, and packed with nostalgic fall flavors. Great for dessert lovers and fans of apple pie-style bars.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups thinly sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients to form a soft dough.
5. In another bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, a bit of sugar, and extra cinnamon if desired.
6. Spread two-thirds of the dough into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan.
7. Evenly layer the apple mixture on top.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the apples.
9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and the apples are tender.
10. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.
Don’t skip the cooling step; it helps the bars firm up for slicing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze individually.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple bars, apple dessert, fall baking