Flaky Apple Pie Bars
These Flaky Apple Pie Bars deliver all the cozy comfort of traditional apple pie in an easy-to-make, portable bar form. Featuring a buttery, golden crust and a spiced apple filling, they’re perfect for fall gatherings, lunchboxes, or a quick dessert craving.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
- 6 tbsp ice water
- 4 cups apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith recommended)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough holds together. Divide dough in half and chill for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Roll out one half of the dough and press into the prepared dish to form the bottom crust.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust.
- Roll out the remaining dough and lay over the apple filling. Crimp edges to seal and cut small slits in the top to vent.
- Brush top crust with egg wash. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
Add a drizzle of vanilla glaze after baking for extra sweetness or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal
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