Apple Pie Bars

Ingredients (17)

• SHORTBREAD BASE:
• 3/4 cup butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 pinch salt*
• *If you use unsalted butter then increase the salt to 1/4 teaspoon.:
• APPLE PIE FILLING:
• 2-3 medium apples (chopped small)
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon
• CRUMB TOPPING:
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cold butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts)