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Golden-brown Apple Crisp Bars cut into squares showing layered oat crumble topping and spiced apple filling
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Apple Crisp Bars

These Apple Crisp Bars are the perfect fall-inspired dessert with a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a golden oat crumble topping. They’re easy to make, portable, and a delicious treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Apple Filling
  • 5 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the apples with butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture is softened and slightly thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
  4. Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top, pressing gently to set.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
  6. Allow bars to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, for the best flavor. These bars can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Information
  • Calories: 245
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 28g
  • Protein: 3g
Vitamin C: 4% DV