Description
Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars are a delightful treat that combines buttery shortbread with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are simple to make and will have your family and friends coming back for more. With their irresistible flavor and comforting aroma, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 cups tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and cold butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- In another bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well-coated.
- Press half of the shortbread mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the apple filling evenly on top, then sprinkle the remaining shortbread mixture over it.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg