Hello Beautiful People! There’s something magical about the smell of apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar baking in the oven. When the weather cools and leaves start to turn, nothing hits the spot quite like a cozy apple dessert. These Apple Bars are the perfect sweet fall treat — simple to make, easy to serve, and guaranteed to impress.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick & Easy: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make this a stress-free dessert.
Perfect for Sharing: Great for potlucks, bake sales, or a cozy night in with family.
All the Fall Flavors: Think apple pie, but in a soft, snackable bar form.
Apple Bars
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 3 1/4 Cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 Cup Oil
- 1/2 Cup Cold Milk
Apple Bars
- 8-10 Cup Apples 1/2 inch slices
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup White Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter
Glaze
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 tsp Hot water
Instructions
Pie Crust
- Stir all ingredients together with a fork.
- Use 2/3 of the dough for bottom of tray and 1/3 set aside for the top strips of crust.
Apple Bars
- Mix the apple, sugars, flour, salt and cinnamon together gently. Layer mixture on top of bottom crust.
- Add butter in pieces to the top of apple bar mixture. Apply strips of pie crust on top.
- Bake at 375° for 40 min or until crust is golden brown and mixture bubbles.
Glaze
- Whisk well and drizzle on top while warm.
Tips for Success
- For extra flavor, drizzle with caramel sauce once cooled.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples (like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) for balance.
- These bars keep well in an airtight container for up to three days.
Why Apple Bars Are Perfect for Fall
Apple Bars bring all the cozy, nostalgic flavors of apple pie without the fuss of rolling out dough. They’re portable, easy to make ahead, and ideal for serving at fall gatherings — from pumpkin patch picnics to cozy movie nights.
So next time you’re craving something warm, sweet, and apple-filled, whip up a batch of these Apple Bars. They’re sure to become a go-to autumn favorite. Leave a comment below if you love these apple bars just as much as we do! Dont forget to check out last weeks blog. We Make Gift Baskets Look Good.
