Apple Crumble Bars
These Apple Crumble Bars combine a sweet buttery crust, delicious apple filling, and a crunchy crumble topping, making them ideal for dessert, snacks, or breakfast.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 125 g unsalted butter, melted
- 300 g plain/all-purpose flour
- 100 g white sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large egg
- 30 g rolled oats
For the apple filling
- 3-4 large Granny Smith apples, cut into 0.7cm / 1/3" dice (~4 cups)
- 35 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- 50 g white sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For serving
- Salted caramel sauce for serving
- Ice cream for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a 20cm (8") square pan and line it with baking/parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until there are no white bits of flour remaining.
- Add the egg to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Lightly press about 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes until it is slightly golden, then remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Apple Filling Preparation
- While the base is cooling, prepare the Apple Filling by mixing together the diced apples, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Spread the apple mixture over the cooled base in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining 1/3 of the mixture evenly over the apple filling.
Baking
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden and the apples are tender.
- Allow to cool in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang.
- Cut into bars and serve!
Notes
Store any leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can be refrigerated for up to a week. To reheat, place them in the microwave for a few seconds or warm in the oven.