Best 4 Easy Apple Bars Recipes
Indulge in the irresistible charm of classic apple bars, a delightful treat that combines sweet, tangy apples with a buttery, crumbly crust and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or a simple afternoon snack. With variations ranging from a traditional apple bar recipe to a decadent caramel apple bar and a gluten-free apple bar option, there's an apple bar recipe to suit every taste and dietary preference.
**Traditional Apple Bars:** Experience the timeless flavors of a classic apple bar, featuring a flaky crust, tender apples, and a hint of cinnamon. This recipe yields 16 generous bars, perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself.
**Caramel Apple Bars:** Take your apple bars to the next level with a luscious caramel topping. This recipe combines the irresistible flavors of apples and caramel, creating a sweet and gooey treat that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
**Gluten-Free Apple Bars:** Enjoy the goodness of apple bars without compromising on taste or texture. This gluten-free recipe uses a combination of almond flour and oat flour to create a delicious and allergy-friendly alternative to traditional apple bars.
So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these delightful apple bar recipes that are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
EASY CARAMEL APPLE PIE BARS
If you love caramel apples and apple pie, these bar cookies are for you. Once cooled, drizzle with a homemade salted caramel sauce or a store-bought caramel sauce.
Provided by dawnbahrenfuss
Categories Desserts Pies Slab Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup white sugar, egg, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor; pulse until crumbled and easily formed into dough when pinched. Pour 3/4 of the dough into the prepared pan; press down with your hands until crust is even and well packed.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; cook and stir until apples are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch; mix, adding more cornstarch if needed, until liquids are thickened.
- Pour apple mixture onto crust; smooth with a spatula until even. Crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crumbles on top are lightly brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 122 mg, Sugar 26.9 g
EASY CARAMEL APPLE COOKIE BARS
These easy cookie bars are like having an apple pie you can pick up to eat... absolutely a crowd-pleaser! It looks complicated but is worth every second! Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Great alone or warmed and served a la mode!
Provided by Lauren Fouts
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking pan.
- Place condensed milk and caramels in the top of a double boiler over simmering water on low heat. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes.
- Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, apples, 1/2 cup flour, raisins, and pecans together in a bowl.
- Mix remaining brown sugar, remaining flour, oats, butter, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until the crumbles are the size of small peas. Remove 2 cups of mixture and set aside. Press remaining crumbles firmly into the prepared baking pan; cover evenly with the apple mixture and melted caramel mixture. Top with the reserved crumble mixture, pressing lightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes and cut into squares of desired size. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
EASY APPLE BARS
From Outpost Natural Foods, in their Diabetes Fighting flyer. This is almost a one dish recipe. Everything gets mixed together in the pan.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- If you need to toast the pecans, place pecans on baking sheet; bake 3-5 minutes; set aside.
- In an 8-inch baking pan, spread chopped apples and sprinkle with sugar.
- Using a fork, stir in pecans (unless you want to sprinkle them on top), flours, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda until apples are coated.
- Use a rubber spatula to stir in coffee, oil, egg and vanilla, scraping sides and bottom of pan. Smooth top with spatula.
- If saving pecans, sprinkle over top.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool on rack and cut into 16 squares.
- Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate or freeze after 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 55.7, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.6
EASY CARAMEL APPLE BARS
Bake the irresistible combination of caramel and apples in an easy cookie mix bar.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, cut butter into cookie mix using fork or pastry blender. Stir in egg until mixture is crumbly.
- Reserve 1 1/2 cups cookie mixture. Press remaining cookie mixture into bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle apple evenly over crust. In small bowl, mix caramel topping and flour; drizzle over apples. Sprinkle reserved cookie mixture over apples.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a gooey filling, use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- To make the bars extra chewy, add a cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter.
- For a crispy crust, bake the bars for a few minutes longer than the recipe states.
- If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 10x15 inch pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Apple bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their gooey filling, chewy crust, and fresh apple flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these apple bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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