For the crust, place the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light and creamy. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Home Recipes Dishes & Beverages Pies Apple Pies. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Bake 30 minutes or until struesel is golden. Lightly flour the spoon to avoid it … Apple Pie Bars! The crust is easy to work with and rolls out easily, however, on my first attempt I could tell there was no way it would stretch to fit the top and bottom, so I doubled it. To serve, lift Cut into squares. Provided courtesy of Ina Garten. Roll one portion into a thin 15x10-in. Bake until the topping is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Spoon apple mixture over crust. —Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio, Glazed Apple Pie Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home. These easy to make Apple Pie Bars are the perfect alternative to Apple Pie. This feeds a crowd so much easier than a traditional pie … Made this for our company picnic and got several requests for the recipe. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/glazed-apple-pie-squares Heat oven to 350°F. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. No complaints and no pie left so I guessed it was ok. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Flip dough and pan together. Cut-in 1 cup vegetable shortening. Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough … Thursday, October 6, 2016. Problem solved. I used premade pie crust and canned apples as I was in a rush and it came out good. There are so many names to for these easy bars I didn’t know what to call them. These easy apple pie bars have a buttery bottom crust, a sticky sweet apple pie filling, and then my favorite part: crumb topping! Make the apple pie … A buttery shortbread base with a delicious Apple Pie filling, then topped with a buttery crumb topping, make these perfect Dessert Bar. Sprinkle with remaining dough. Gradually add 3 cups flour, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. STEP 1. Apple Pie Bars! See above for directions on how to freeze either the whole pan of bars or individual bars! They are so delicious and easy! Really, really good! Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipe. I have no idea how these other reviewers were able to make this crust recipe work for the size pan in the recipe. Sign up for the Recipe of the Day Newsletter Privacy Policy. Had to make additional dough. Cool completely on a wire rack. Drizzle over warm pastry. And then once I looked at the recipe, I knew I also had to simplify the whole thing. CRUST: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat. Cool completely and cut into bars. Divide dough in half. Separate the eggs. There’s just a few steps before you have a delicious fall dessert on your hands! In a measuring cup add the egg yolk and lemon juice. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is browned. Line a large cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray. Cut in the 1 cup butter until mixture is mealy. Make the shortbread crust. Combine butter and brown sugar in bowl. All the flavor and no pie crust to roll out. I made this and didn't have cornflakes, so I used Total with raisins, then threw in a few more raisins. Double the crust! Sift the flour and salt together and, with the mixer on low, slowly add to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until combined. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Baileys Irish Cream Baking Chips Make Everything So Much Sweeter, Do Not Sell My Personal Information – CA Residents, 9 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 10 medium). Spoon over crust. These bars can be called apple crumb bars or apple crumb pie bars, or even apple crumble bars. All rights reserved. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Add water until the liquid comes to the 2/3 cup measure. I would've given this recipe 5 stars, with one simple change. Melt the butter in a large (10-inch-diameter) pot, add the apples, and simmer over medium to medium-low heat, stirring often, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the apples are tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Apple pie bars will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 months. Transfer to the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. These apple squares are a good change from apple pie since they are glazed and a little bit sweeter. Add all remaining crust ingredients; continue beating until … rectangle; place over apple filling. Apple Pie Squares with Crumb Crust Recipe. Meanwhile, put the mixing bowl with the remaining dough back on the mixer, add the walnuts and cinnamon, and mix on low speed to combine. rectangle. Place apples in a large bowl. What’s even better (and easier) than apple pie? Remove second waxed paper sheet; gently press … Add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. Spread 2/3 of the mixture into the oven-proof dish with a spoon. They are similar to my Apple Cheesecake Bars … Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan. Roll remaining dough into a thin 15x10-in. Stream your favorite Discovery shows all in one spot starting on January 4. Apple Pie Bars are easier than apple pie and just as delicious. DIRECTIONS. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. baking pan. Set aside. Scatter two-thirds of the dough in clumps in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and press it lightly with floured hands on the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides. This apple pie squares recipe makes a large (15x10-inch) pan of crumb crusted apple squares. Mix water in with the egg yolk lemon juice mixture. Spread the apples evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Apple Pie Bars It’s the best time of the year. Homemade apple pie bars are incredibly simple to make. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1/3 cup sugar until creamy. Spoon hot apple mixture over warm crust. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars. I made these into small individual turnovers, much easier. All rights reserved. This recipe for Easy Apple Pie Bars is a delicious way to enjoy apple pie flavors without all the extra work of a traditional apple pie. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Made with fresh apples and a buttery crumb topping, they are sturdy enough to eat with your hands. Preheat oven to 350°. 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