Description
These Apple Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust combine the classic flavors of apple pie with a buttery shortbread crust, making them a perfect fall dessert for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups sliced apples
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the apple filling by mixing sliced apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread the apple filling evenly over the crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Apple Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust.
Notes
- Chill the shortbread crust dough before baking to enhance its flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: apple pie, dessert, fall, bars, shortbread