Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars: The Perfect Dessert for Any Season
Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars are a delightful fusion of buttery shortbread and spiced apples, making them the ultimate dessert for any occasion. With their crumbly texture and irresistible aroma, these bars are perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare, they can be served warm with ice cream or chilled as a refreshing snack. Every bite offers a comforting blend of sweet and tart flavors that will impress both family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter, melted or room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined. Gradually incorporate flour to form a dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Combine sliced apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl; toss to coat.
- For the crumble topping, mix remaining flour with brown sugar and cut in melted butter until crumbly.
- Remove crust from the oven; increase temperature to 350°F (175°C). Layer half of the crumble over the crust, add apple mixture on top, then sprinkle remaining crumble over apples.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg