Homemade Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars, a perfect blend of buttery shortbread crust, spiced apples, and a crumbly oat topping. These bars are an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or an indulgent dessert after dinner. With their comforting textures and irresistible taste, they are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted or softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the shortbread base, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Add vanilla extract and salt, then gradually mix in all-purpose flour. Press into a greased baking pan.
- For the apple filling, combine sliced apples with flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until coated. Spread evenly over the shortbread layer.
- For the crumb topping, mix all-purpose flour with brown sugar and stir in melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple filling.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg