Description
Experience the magic of warm, spiced apples combined with buttery shortbread in these delightful bars. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat, these Homemade Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of apples (mix of tart and sweet varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- a pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Peel, core, and slice about 4 cups of apples.
- In a separate bowl, toss the apples with 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the shortbread base.
- In another bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of flour.
- Cut in 1/2 cup of cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle this topping over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
- Once baked, remove the bars from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes.
- After cooling, slice into bars and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Mixing apple varieties adds complexity to the flavor and helps with texture. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.