Baked Shortbread Apple Dessert

Treat yourself to the indulgent charm of this Baked Shortbread Apple Dessert, a delicious fusion of buttery shortbread and spiced, caramelized apples. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a holiday table centerpiece, this dessert begins with a golden, crumbly shortbread crust baked to perfection. A layer of tart Granny Smith apples, kissed with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, is arranged on top, offering a heavenly balance of sweetness and spice. The gentle caramelization process in the oven creates tender, flavorful fruit atop a buttery foundation. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-make dessert is ideal for serving warm alongside whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Keywords: shortbread apple dessert, baked apple squares, spiced apple recipes, holiday desserts, easy fall desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 4 apples (Granny Smith or similar tart variety)
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture, and mix until the dough comes together, forming a soft crumbly mixture.

Step 4

Press the shortbread dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to smooth it out.

Step 5

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

While the crust is baking, peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, toss the apple slices with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well coated.

Step 8

Arrange the spiced apple slices evenly over the pre-baked shortbread crust, slightly overlapping the slices if needed.

Step 9

Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the edges are golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the dessert cool to room temperature before slicing into squares or rectangles for serving.

Step 11

Optional: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	527.7 grams (527.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2601

Total Fat 174.10g	223%
Saturated Fat 100.40g	502%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 443mg	148%
Sodium 638mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 250.50g	91%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 49.50g
Protein 27.50g	55%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 406mg	9%

*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: 58.5%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 37.4%