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    Home » Desserts » Apple Crisp Bars; With Crumb Topping

    Apple Crisp Bars; With Crumb Topping

    Published: Aug 10, 2018 · Modified: Sep 20, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    Meet our new favorite apple dessert, apple crisp bars! These bars are tasty and unbelievably easy, perfect for last minute company.

    Learn how to make apple roses here, beautiful and elegant dessert.

    A close up of food on a plate, with Apple crisp bars

    A heaping cinnamon-y apple layer sandwiched between shortbread crust and crunchy oat brown sugar topping. Add some homemade caramel and you'll be hooked. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you'll do your happy dance.

    Fall is just around the corner and fall means apples.. loads of apples. These apple crisp bars are a very easy way to enjoy apples sitting around on your kitchen counter.

    Apple crisp bars scattered on parchment paper with green apples in the back.

    For the majority of my youth life, I’ve been basically a walking stick!! with literally no desire for desserts at all. Now, guess what? I am a walking sweet tooth. I do not know when or why this has happened. Probably change of location?, or may be getting older??... ignore that last statement. I just seem to always long for that after-dinner dessert.

    Apple crisp bars scattered on parchment paper with green apples in the back.


    This is a very quick and easy dessert that can be made, frozen and just take a square or two, if you can resist when the sweet craving hits.

    How to make apple crisp bars?

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      In your food processor, add butter, brown sugar, flour and salt then process until small lumps form.
    • Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper letting it dangle a bit for easy lifting out of the dish.
    • Spread the mixture and pressing with hands to level.
    • Bake for 15 minutes in a 300F oven.M/li>
    Step by step photos for making Apple crisp bars
    • While the base is baking we'll make the topping.
    • In a bowl, add the topping ingredients and mix with fork until well crumbled and mixed
    • Store in fridge until you finish the filling.
    Step by step photos for making Apple crisp bars
    • In another bowl, add apple slices, lemon juice and mix well to coat.
    • Then add sugar and flour and mix to coat apple slices
    Step by step photos for making Apple crisp bars
    • Take the base out of the oven and increase temperature to 350F.
    • Sprinkle half the oat mixture on the base layer.
    • Add the apple slices and spread evenly.
    • Top that with the rest of the topping and bake for almost 40 minutes until top is nicely browned.
    Hand holding a stack of apple crisp bars.

    Take a bar or two or even three, these are very addicting. I bet you'll do like I did... One day, I sneaked them straight out of the fridge, no heating, no caramel sauce, no fancy ice cream. They are addicting.

    I hope you'll like this recipe and please if you make this recipe, snap a pic and hashtag it #amiraspantry — I love to see your creations on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter!

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    A close up of food on a plate, with Apple crisp bars

    Apple crisp bars

    Delicious apple pie bars with streusel topping are tasty and unbelievably easy, perfect for last minute company. Tart apples with a shortbread crust and a crisp topping, one of our favorite apple desserts.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Halal
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 24 serving
    Calories: 212kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    For the base

    • 3/4 cup butter cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour.
    • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar.
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt.

    For the filling:

    • 4 large apples peeled and sliced.
    • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
    • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour.
    • 2 Tablespoons sugar.
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

    For the topping:

    • 3/4 cup all purpose flour.
    • 3/4 cup old fashioned oats.
    • 3/4 cup light brown sugar.
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder.
    • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
    • A dash of salt
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces.

    Instructions

    • Pre heat oven to 300F.

    Make the base:

    • In your food processor add base ingredients and pulse until small lumps form.
    • Spread mixture into a 13-inch baking pan and press tightly with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
    • Bake the base for 15 minutes.
    • Take out of oven and raise temperature to 350F.

    Make the apple filling:

    • In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients and mix well until apple slices are well coated.

    Make the topping:

    • In a deep bowl, combine topping ingredients and mix with a fork until it resembles small crumbs.
    • Spread half the topping mixture over the base then add the apples and level.
    • Sprinkle the rest of the topping on top of the apple layer to cover.
    • Bake for 40 minutes.
    • Let it cool down, cut and serve.

    Notes

    • Use unsalted butter.
    • Granny smith apples work best for this recipe, but you can use any you like.
    Nutrition Facts
    Apple crisp bars
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 212 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Cholesterol 25.9mg9%
    Sodium 70.2mg3%
    Potassium 92mg3%
    Carbohydrates 33.8g11%
    Fiber 1.5g6%
    Sugar 15.4g17%
    Vitamin A 360IU7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.8g | Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 25.9mg | Sodium: 70.2mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 15.4g | Vitamin A: 360IU
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    I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! My hope is to introduce you to new flavors, creative ways and fresh takes on favorites. To help you create food with style that will bring everyone around your kitchen table. From weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean. One thing in common, they are all recipes that have been tried and tested by family and friends.

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    1. Jess Evans

      September 17, 2018 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight with some honey crisp apples- YUM!

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      • Amira

        September 18, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Jess, thanks for trying this recipe, I am glad you liked it.

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    2. Susie Lodato

      September 12, 2018 at 8:55 am

      5 stars
      This was one of the best apple desserts we've had and everyone loved it. The recipe was so easy to follow. Thank you.

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      • Amira

        September 12, 2018 at 4:31 pm

        Thanks Susie for trying this recipe out. I am happy you've liked it.

        Reply
    3. Kim Stebbins

      August 10, 2018 at 9:36 pm

      I have not commented before, but just want to tell you that I enjoy your charming blog and lovre reading about your family and fascinating recipes. I try to read all your posts that land in my email. I can’t wait to try this one, along with many others I have bookmarked. I live alone, so I save my favorites to try out when my children visit . Thank you for sharing your culture, your recipes, and your interesting stories!

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      • Amira

        August 13, 2018 at 10:40 am

        Kim, thank you so much for your sweet comment. I love talking about my crazy boys :), they are unexpected and full of surprises. I hope you'll like the recipes you try. Please come back and give feedback or shoot me an email with a picture, I love seeing your creations in the kitchen.

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