Had to make additional dough. All the flavor and no pie crust to roll out. Homemade apple pie bars are incredibly simple to make. Line a large cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray. I would choose these apple crumble bars over a traditional apple pie any day of the week because… The crust is so easy! Divide dough in half. 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. —Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio, Glazed Apple Pie Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home. While in the house I’ll just bake treats like these fabulous Easy Apple Pie Bars! Drizzle over warm pastry. I made this and didn't have cornflakes, so I used Total with raisins, then threw in a few more raisins. Lightly flour the spoon to avoid it … Cool completely and cut into bars. Roll one portion into a thin 15x10-in. Ina lined the baking pan with parchment paper before making the crust. Problem solved. Cool completely in pan on a rack. Apple Pie Bars! They start with a cinnamon spiced crust, apple filling and are topped with an cinnamon glaze. But there’s nothing better than warm apple pie … Let cool, then coarsely chop the walnuts. In a measuring cup, combine egg yolk and enough milk to measure 1/3 cup. Pinch medium pieces of the remaining dough with your fingers and drop them evenly on top of the apples (they will not be covered). The thick layers of crust, apples, caramel, and crumble all melt together into buttery, cinnamon-y, apple perfection. And then once I looked at the recipe, I knew I also had to simplify the whole thing. For the filling, combine the Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples and lemon juice in a very large bowl. Sift the flour and salt together and, with the mixer on low, slowly add to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until combined. Apple Pie Bars! © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Otherwise, I followed the recipe exactly and will be making these tasty treats again. This feeds a crowd so much easier than a traditional pie … Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown, and set aside to cool. Apple Pie Bars are easier than apple pie and just as delicious. Not enough dough for this size of a pan.Dough was way too thin win rolled out half. To serve, lift I also used a bit of almond flavouring for the glaze. An alternative name for these apple pie bars would be “apple cobbler bars… In a measuring cup add the egg yolk and lemon juice. Sift the flour and salt together and, with the mixer on low, slowly add to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until combined. Separate the eggs. Made with fresh apples and a buttery crumb topping, they are sturdy enough to eat with your hands. Apple Pie Squares with Crumb Crust Recipe. No complaints and no pie left so I guessed it was ok. Add all remaining crust ingredients; continue beating until … Butter a square 8-inch (20 … Add water until the liquid comes to the 2/3 cup measure. All rights reserved. Apple Pie Bars! For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Really, really good! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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). This was so good, it was a good thing that my family came home when they did, otherwise it just may have 'disappeared' somewhere, and I would be napping with a huge smile on my face. There’s just a few steps before you have a delicious fall dessert on your hands! Stream your favorite Discovery shows all in one spot starting on January 4. This apple pie squares recipe makes a large (15x10-inch) pan of crumb crusted apple squares. 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. Bake 30 minutes or until struesel is golden. DIRECTIONS. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is browned. Made this for our company picnic and got several requests for the recipe. Thursday, October 6, 2016. I have no idea how these other reviewers were able to make this crust recipe work for the size pan in the recipe. Add apples, apple cider, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, spices and salt and to a medium pot and stir to combine. Cut-in 1 cup vegetable shortening. Make the shortbread crust. Freezing: Freezing apple pie bars is a great choice if you don’t want to eat them all immediately. These easy to make Apple Pie Bars are the perfect alternative to Apple Pie. A buttery shortbread base with a delicious Apple Pie filling, then topped with a buttery crumb topping, make these perfect Dessert Bar. 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. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Mix together. I had to add more milk to the dough, but otherwise followed recipe exactly. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes. STEP 2. Spoon apple mixture over crust. Transfer to the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. With … Sprinkle with remaining dough. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars. See above for directions on how to freeze either the whole pan of bars or individual bars! There are so many names to for these easy bars I didn’t know what to call them. The whole point of these Apple Pie Bars … Sweet homemade vanilla cake batter is topped with store bought apple pie … Spread the apples evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. These are really fantastic! 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. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. rectangle. Roll remaining dough into a thin 15x10-in. These bars can be called apple crumb bars or apple crumb pie bars, or even apple crumble bars. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8×8 inch pan. Yes, that means Fall and Apple … Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipe. CRUST: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. They are so delicious and easy! Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and set aside. (Pan will be on bottom.) Cut in the 1 cup butter until mixture is mealy. Combine the apple pie spice, remaining flour and sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle on fruit and toss lightly. Combine butter and brown sugar in bowl. Spread 2/3 of the mixture into the oven-proof dish with a spoon. 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. 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. Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough … STEP 1. Home Recipes Dishes & Beverages Pies Apple Pies. These apple squares are a good change from apple pie since they are glazed and a little bit sweeter. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. This is the easiest recipe and anytime you can use a shortcut like canned apple pie … How to Make Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars. Place apples in a large bowl. These easy apple pie bars have a buttery bottom crust, a sticky sweet apple pie filling, and then my favorite part: crumb topping! Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Remove second waxed paper sheet; gently press … Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. They are similar to my Apple Cheesecake Bars … When cool, cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed, 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large), 1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large), 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter. I used premade pie crust and canned apples as I was in a rush and it came out good. Spoon over crust. Provided courtesy of Ina Garten. All rights reserved. Mix water in with the egg yolk lemon juice mixture. Turn heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring frequently for 8-10 minutes until the exuded liquid from the apples has reduced and the apples are soft, but not broken apart. Double the crust! "Cooking for Jeffrey" by Ina Garten © Clarkson Potter 2016. Spoon hot apple mixture over warm crust. Preheat oven to 350°. Set aside. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray; invert over rolled-out dough. Sign up for the Recipe of the Day Newsletter Privacy Policy. Gradually add to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Sprinkle with cornflakes. I make one shortbread dough and use it for the bottom crust and the crumble on top- with lots of sweet apple filling in between. 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. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Bake until the topping is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. baking pan. I made these into small individual turnovers, much easier. Apple pie bars will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 months. Cool completely on a wire rack. Break struesel topping into 1/2-inch chunks, and scatter over apple mixture. Love the taste. Heat oven to 350°F. Gradually add 3 cups flour, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Use wide metal spatula to lift and serve squares. The dough is firm enough that you can eat them with your hands and are best when apples are in season. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/glazed-apple-pie-squares You can cut the recipe in half and make on 8-inch square pan instead. BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Make the apple pie … Cut into squares. What’s even better (and easier) than apple pie? Bake the shortbread crust for 15 minutes. Apple Pie Bars It’s the best time of the year. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1/3 cup sugar until creamy. In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Apple Pie Bars are as easy as pie (unlike actual pie) I saw a recipe for these in the NTY cooking app, and knew right away that I had to adapt them to be gluten-free. I would've given this recipe 5 stars, with one simple change. 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