Apple Pie Bars

1 hr Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min
Serves: 16 Save

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)

Directions

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