Apple Bars
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crust and topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 4 cups peeled, chopped fresh apples
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for apple filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and the first portion of cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1½ cups of this mixture for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, toss the chopped apples with cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, the second portion of cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes so the flavors combine.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top.
- Bake again for 30–35 minutes or until the topping is golden and the apples are bubbly around the edges.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before lifting them out of the pan. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars or enjoy them plain.
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