Description
Deliciously layered shortbread bars topped with a sweet apple crisp topping, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine the diced apples, cinnamon, oats, and brown sugar.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the shortbread base.
- In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients: oats, brown sugar, flour, and butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping over the apple layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the apple mixture.
- These bars can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg