Description
Apple bars are a delightful treat that brings the warmth of home baking to your kitchen. With a buttery crust and a generous filling of sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they transform simple ingredients into a comforting dessert that your family and friends will love. Enjoy them warm or chilled, and savor each bite of this nostalgic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and baking powder; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the apple mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg