Apple Crumble Bars 

Apple Crumble Bars

Soft, buttery, and bursting with apple flavor — these Apple Crumble Bars are the perfect combination of a pie and a cookie. With a golden, crumbly topping and a luscious apple filling, they make the ultimate cozy dessert for fall (or any time you crave something sweet and comforting).

Ingredients

For the Crust and Crumble:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Apple Filling:

4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced thin)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.

2. Make the crumble dough

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until crumbly but slightly moist — this will serve as both the crust and the topping.

3. Prepare the apple filling

In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly coated.

4. Assemble the bars

Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the top.

5. Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.

6. Cool and cut

Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. For clean edges, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an afternoon coffee treat.

Crispy on top, soft inside, and filled with tender apples — these Apple Crumble Bars are everything you love about homemade desserts in one bite.