APPLE CRUMBLE BARS

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The combination of apple butter and dried apples adds layers of apple flavor to this hearty treat. Oats and whole-wheat flour amplify the satisfaction.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield Makes: 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch fine sea salt
1/2 cup apple butter
4 ounces dried apples
4 ounces dried cherries, golden raisins or other dried fruit
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the base and streusel topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of an 8-inch-square baking pan.
  • Put the flour, oats, sugars, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse 6 times, about 3 seconds per pulse, until some of the oatmeal is finely chopped and some still large or whole. Drizzle in the melted butter, toss with a fork and then pulse until the mixture comes together, about 8 times.
  • Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the prepared pan. Squeeze spoonfuls of the remaining mixture in your palm to make chunks - some larger, some smaller - and place in a small bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate both the base and the chunks for 30 minutes.
  • For the filling: Put the apple butter, dried fruit, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons water in the cleaned bowl of the food processor and pulse to a chunky paste. Spread the filling over the chilled base. Scatter the streusel topping over the filling, leaving some of the filling showing through. Bake until the streusel is toasty and crisp, about 30 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 2 hours, before slicing into 16 squares.
  • From Food Network Kitchen

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 64 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 22 grams

muzamil chohan
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These bars were a disappointment. The crust was dry and the apple filling was bland.


Qamar Raza
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I will definitely be making these bars again.


Dolly Bear
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This recipe is a keeper!


Edu Sweet
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Waqar Babar
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Amisha Thing
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I love the combination of the sweet apples and the crunchy crumble topping.


Shannon Kreischer
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdullah Zubair
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit.


Wolverine Diwash
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I made these bars gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend and they were still delicious.


Laurah tanaka Mawarire
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I used a different type of apple than the recipe called for and it turned out just as good.


Will Person
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I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of my bar and it was heavenly!


Alausa Ayomide
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Gracie Ann
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I love the way the crumble topping browns and gets crispy in the oven.


Ashton Dukes
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The instructions were easy to follow and the bars were delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Kennedi Jewel
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Harriet Scott
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Ms Nagy
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These apple crumble bars were a hit with my family! The crust was buttery and flaky, and the apple filling was sweet and tart. I loved the combination of the two textures.