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A vibrant dessert image showing golden-brown apple crisp shortbread bars on a rustic wooden platter, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and garnished with apple slices and mint leaves, with a side of caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Delicious Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars

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These apple crisp shortbread bars combine a buttery shortbread base, spiced apple topping, and a crunchy crumble, baked to perfection for a sweet treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Stir in flour until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the dish as the crust.
  3. In a bowl, toss sliced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread apples evenly over the crust.
  4. Combine oats, brown sugar, and salt to make the crumble topping. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.

Notes

  • You can substitute with pear slices for a different flavor.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg