Description
Apple Crumble Bars are a delightful twist on the classic apple crumble, transforming it into a portable treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These bars feature a buttery shortbread-like base topped with a jammy apple filling and a crumbly topping that adds texture and flavor. Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and serve with a scoop of ice cream for an indulgent dessert, or enjoy them as a sweet snack on their own. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, packing lunchboxes, or simply craving something warm and comforting on a chilly day, these easy-to-make Apple Crumble Bars are sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 125g / 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (300g) flour, plain/all purpose
- 1/2 cup (100g) white sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup (30g) rolled oats
- 3 – 4 large granny smith apples, cut into 0.7cm / 1/3" dice (~4 cups)
- 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour (all purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup (50g) white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salted caramel sauce
- Ice cream!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and grease a 20cm/8" square pan, lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Stir in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan and bake for 15 minutes until slightly golden.
- In another bowl, mix diced apples with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread this mixture over the baked crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the apple filling and bake for an additional 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg