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Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars

Deliciously Cozy Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars You’ll Adore

These Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars combine buttery shortbread, spiced apple filling, and crunchy oat crumble for a cozy dessert perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust
  • ¾ cup Cold Butter use it straight from the fridge
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
Spiced Apple Filling
  • 3–4 cups Firm Apples like Granny Smith, can substitute with pears or peaches
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar for enhancing sweetness of apples
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • ½ cup Cold Butter cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup Chopped Nuts like pecans or walnuts, optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of sugar, and ¾ cup of cold butter. Mix until it resembles coarse crumbs and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Slice 3–4 cups of firm apples and toss with ¼ cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of nutmeg. Spread over the shortbread crust.
  4. In another bowl, mix 1 cup of rolled oats, ½ cup of flour, and ½ cup of cold butter. Blend until crumbly; fold in optional nuts. Sprinkle over the apple layer.
  5. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
  6. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using cold butter is crucial for a flaky texture. Apples can be mixed for different flavors.

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