Apple Crumble Squares

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade Apple Crumble Squares—a deliciously simple dessert that combines a buttery crumb crust, a luscious apple filling, and a golden oat topping. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with both granulated and brown sugar, these squares are packed with tender, juicy apple chunks for a truly irresistible treat. Featuring a mix of rolled oats and a buttery shortbread-like base, this recipe delivers a balance of crisp and crumble in every bite. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to 12 portions, these apple bars are perfect for fall gatherings, family dinners, or an afternoon snack. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them as they are for a sweet, nostalgic delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 4 large apples, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.

Step 3

Cut in 1 cup of unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.

Step 5

In another bowl, mix the 4 peeled and diced apples with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until the apples are evenly coated.

Step 6

Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pressed crust in the baking dish.

Step 7

To the remaining crumb mixture, add 1 cup of rolled oats and mix until combined.

Step 8

Sprinkle the oat crumb mixture evenly over the apple layer.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the apples are tender.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to cool before cutting it into squares for serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1349.9 grams (1349.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3396

Total Fat 105.20g	135%
Saturated Fat 57.80g	289%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 862mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 604.40g	220%
Dietary Fiber 30.70g	110%
Total Sugars 335.70g
Protein 41.10g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 229mg	18%
Iron 17mg	92%
Potassium 1360mg	29%

*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: 26.8%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 68.5%