Best 6 Apple Crumb Bars Recipes

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Apple crumb bars are a classic dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples with a buttery, crumbly topping. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert for a weeknight meal or a special treat for a party, apple crumb bars are a great option. They are also a versatile dessert that can be customized to your liking. For example, you can use different types of apples, add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or even top the bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. No matter how you choose to make them, apple crumb bars are sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE CRUMB BARS



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This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crisp bars for parties and for family, and they're always a hit. -Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided
5 to 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and baking soda; cut in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumbs into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange apples over top; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly; spread over apples. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE CARAMEL CRUMB BARS



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Closest to the famous coffee chain's version I've ever tasted, mmmmm good. These are really good and worth the extra time to make.

Provided by Diane Renwick

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h24m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 22

½ cup light cream
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon whiskey
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg white, lightly beaten
10 cups peeled, sliced baking apples
¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, and 3 tablespoons white sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugars dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes. Bring sauce to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in whiskey.
  • Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/3 cup white sugar, 2 teaspoons orange zest, and salt in a food processor; pulse to briefly combine. Scatter 3/4 cup butter pieces over the flour mixture and process until dough starts clumping together.
  • Press dough over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Brush egg white over dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Combine apples, apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, lemon juice, and apple pie spice in a large skillet. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and looks dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in 1 tablespoon orange zest.
  • Place 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/3 cup white sugar in a food processor; pulse briefly to combine. Scatter 1/2 cup butter pieces and walnuts over flour mixture. Process until topping mixture starts to clump together. Pour into a bowl. Squeeze topping mixture with your fingertips to form clumps the size of peas.
  • Spread cooled filling evenly over dough. Drizzle 1/2 the caramel sauce on top. Sprinkle topping evenly over caramel.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light golden, about 35 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce on top. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

APPLE PIE CRUMB BARS



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I came up with this recipe after making my adopted "Spring PAC 2008 " baby :),Crystal L.'s Recipe#227206. I thought this would make a great recipe for those who aren't really crazy about cherries,but still wanted a crumb topped bar. Thanks again Crystal L. :)Submitted to "ZAAR" on May 8th,2008

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 15 squares, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats, divided
1/2 cup margarine, softened divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, while oven is heating grease and flour an 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl combine cake mix, 6 Tablespoons margarine,1 cup of oats,cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Set aside 1 cup of this for the topping.
  • To the remaining mixture add egg and mix well.
  • Press evenly into pan, pour pie filling over base and spread evenly.
  • Take remaining topping and add 1/4 cup of oatmeal, 2 Tablespoons of margarine,and brown sugar.
  • Mix well, and sprinkle over apple pie filling.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until topping is a light golden brown.
  • If desired serve with vanilla ice cream.

APPLE & OAT CRUMB BARS



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This is very easy and a very nice treat if your not in the mood for a chocolate type of bar. Kind of like an apple cobbler bar.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups oats, uncooked
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT applesauce and nuts; mix until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 cup mixture. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes; let cool.
  • Spread applesauce over partially baked crust; sprinkle with nuts.
  • Top with reserved 1 cup oat mixture.
  • Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool in the pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars/squares.

APPLE PIE CRUMB BARS



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I thought this would make a great recipe for those who aren't really crazy about cherries,but still wanted a crumb topped bar.Submitted to "ZAAR" on May 8th,2008.Reposted to here on June 10th.,2011

Provided by Rose Daly

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 18 oz package yellow cake mix
1 1/4 c quick cooking oats,divided
1/2 c margarine,softened and divided
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 to 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1 21 oz can apple pie filling
1/4 c brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, while oven is heating grease and flour an 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl combine cake mix, 6 Tablespoons margarine,1 cup of oats,cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside 1 cup of this for the topping.
  • 3. To the remaining mixture add egg and mix well.
  • 4. Press evenly into pan, pour pie filling over base and spread evenly.
  • 5. Take remaining topping and add 1/4 cup of oatmeal, 2 Tablespoons of margarine,and brown sugar.
  • 6. Mix well, and sprinkle over apple pie filling.
  • 7. Bake for 35 minutes, or until topping is a light golden brown.If desired serve with ice cream.

DUTCH APPLE CRUMB BARS



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With fall apples, a buttery crust and a cinnamon crumb topping - it's what your family desires! Trust me..these are so good.

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST
1 1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c cold, unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
2 1/2 Tbsp cold water
FILLING AND TOPPING
3 c apples, chopped, peeled and cored
1/2 c chopped pitted dates
1/4 c sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 c rolled oats
1/3 c packed light brown sugar
1/2-1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
1/4 c cold, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees and grease a 9x9 inch pan. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Pulse to blend, then add butter in pieces.
  • 2. Process about 10 seconds to make a fine meal. Blend yolk and water. Pour over dry ingredients and process until damp crumbs form. Pat crumbs into bottom and halfway up sides of pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • 3. Mix apples, dates, sugar, and lemon juice. Spread evenly over crust. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and rub it in to make moist crumbs. Cover apples with topping and pat gently.
  • 4. Bake 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your apple crumb bars a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the bars. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.
  • Serve the bars warm or at room temperature. They are best enjoyed fresh, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Apple crumb bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday gathering. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your apple crumb bars turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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