Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars: The Perfect Dessert for Any Season. These delightful bars combine a buttery shortbread base with a sweet, tender apple filling, topped with a crunchy, cinnamon-infused crumb. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night at home, these bars are sure to impress. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can enjoy them warm with ice cream or at room temperature alongside your favorite beverage. Don’t miss out on this scrumptious treat that brings warmth and nostalgia all year round!
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 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 to cut in
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add flour gradually to form a dough, then press into the baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine sliced apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- For the topping, mix flour with brown sugar and cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Layer half of the topping over the crust, followed by the apple mixture, then finish with the remaining topping.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg