Apple Cinnamon Bars

Delight your taste buds with these heavenly Apple Cinnamon Bars, a perfect fusion of buttery crumb layers and a luscious spiced apple filling that captures the essence of fall. Featuring a golden, flaky crust and a warm, cinnamon-kissed apple center, these bars are irresistibly cozy and refreshingly simple to prepare. The recipe combines pantry staples like flour, sugar, and cinnamon with fresh, diced apples, vanilla, and a hint of lemon juice for a touch of brightness. Ready in just about an hour, these bars are perfect for dessert, a snack, or even an indulgent addition to your brunch menu. Serve them warm for a melt-in-your-mouth experience, or enjoy them at room temperature with a comforting cup of coffee or tea. Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself, these apple cinnamon bars are guaranteed to leave everyone begging for the recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 3 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Take about half of the crumb mixture and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Set aside the remaining crumb mixture for the topping.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice.

Step 6

Cook the apple mixture for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened and released their juices, and the mixture has thickened slightly.

Step 7

Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust layer in the baking pan.

Step 8

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the apple filling to form the top layer.

Step 9

Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown and the filling bubbles slightly at the edges.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.

Step 11

Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	885.4 grams (885.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1802

Total Fat 3.30g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1644mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 426.20g	155%
Dietary Fiber 18.80g	67%
Total Sugars 213.70g
Protein 26.30g	53%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102mg	8%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 788mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.6%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 92.7%