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Apple Pie Bars
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Apple Pie Bars

These cozy Apple Pie Bars are easier than traditional pie but just as comforting. A buttery press-in crust, spiced apple filling, and a sugared golden top make them perfect for potlucks, holidays, or lazy Sundays.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup milk (2% or whole)
  • 5 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (Granny Smith & Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 3 Tbsp turbinado sugar

Equipment

  • food processor to mix the crust
  • 13x9 inch baking pan for baking the bars
  • Rolling Pin to roll the crust
  • mixing bowls for filling and dough

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9" pan with parchment or foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a food processor, pulse flour and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Add egg yolk and milk, then pulse until dough forms. Chill dough wrapped in plastic.
  3. In a large bowl, toss diced apples with both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well to coat.
  4. Roll half the dough to 13x9". Drape into pan to form bottom crust. Pour in apple filling, spreading evenly.
  5. Roll remaining dough slightly larger than 13x9". Drape over filling, tuck edges, and seal gently.
  6. Brush top with beaten egg white and sprinkle turbinado sugar evenly.
  7. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until golden and firm. Let cool at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

I recommend using a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples for the best flavor and texture. Be sure to chill the crust before rolling and let the bars cool fully before slicing.