apple bars

Detroit, MI
Updated on May 15, 2018

Fun fact: Apples are a part of the Rose family. So are plums and pears!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 9 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 - egg, slightly beaten
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 pounds tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced

How To Make apple bars

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Step 3
    Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
  • Step 4
    Stir in egg until combined.
  • Step 5
    Press half the mixture into a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • Step 6
    In a large bowl, stir together 6 Tbsp. sugar, 2 Tbsp. flour and cinnamon together; add sliced apples and toss lightly to combine.
  • Step 7
    Layer apple mixture evenly over crust.
  • Step 8
    Sprinkle with remaining crumbly mixture.
  • Step 9
    Bake 45-50 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool and cut into bars.

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Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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