APPLE PIE BARS

These apple pie bars start with a simple homemade crust, layers of thinly sliced apples, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. The crumb topping is buttery and sweet.
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INGREDIENTS

For the crust:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup cold butter cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 tablespoons cold water

For the filling:

  • 8 cups thinly sliced and peeled green apples about 8 apples
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce

For the topping:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup cold butter cubed

INSTRUCTIONS

To make the crust:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Add the flour, butter, and salt to a food processor and process until you have a mixture of pea sized pieces of butter throughout.
  • While pulsing, add the water one tablespoon at a time until you have a moist dough that just barely holds together.
  • Press mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.

To make the filling:

  • Toss the apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl until well combined.
  • Spoon the apples over the crust and drizzle with the caramel sauce.

To make the topping:

  • Place the flour, sugar, and cubed butter into a food processor and process until you have coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the topping over the apples.
  • Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  • Cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1slice| Calories: 473kcal (24%)| Carbohydrates: 65g (22%)| Protein: 4g (8%)| Fat: 23g (35%)| Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)| Cholesterol: 61mg (20%)| Sodium: 272mg (12%)| Potassium: 143mg (4%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Sugar: 34g (38%)| Vitamin A: 758IU (15%)| Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)| Calcium: 33mg (3%)| Iron: 2mg (11%)

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