Best 4 Apple Crumble Bars Recipes

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Craving a delectable treat that combines the flavors of sweet apples and a crispy oat topping? Look no further than apple crumble bars! These delightful dessert bars are easy to make and feature a layer of tender apples nestled atop a buttery oat crumble. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we're here to guide you through the steps to create the ultimate apple crumble bars that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you reaching for seconds.

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APPLE CRUMBLE BARS



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The combination of apple butter and dried apples adds layers of apple flavor to this hearty treat. Oats and whole-wheat flour amplify the satisfaction.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield Makes: 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing
1 cup white whole-wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch fine sea salt
1/2 cup apple butter
4 ounces dried apples
4 ounces dried cherries, golden raisins or other dried fruit
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the base and streusel topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of an 8-inch-square baking pan.
  • Put the flour, oats, sugars, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse 6 times, about 3 seconds per pulse, until some of the oatmeal is finely chopped and some still large or whole. Drizzle in the melted butter, toss with a fork and then pulse until the mixture comes together, about 8 times.
  • Press two-thirds of the oat mixture into the prepared pan. Squeeze spoonfuls of the remaining mixture in your palm to make chunks - some larger, some smaller - and place in a small bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate both the base and the chunks for 30 minutes.
  • For the filling: Put the apple butter, dried fruit, cinnamon and 2 tablespoons water in the cleaned bowl of the food processor and pulse to a chunky paste. Spread the filling over the chilled base. Scatter the streusel topping over the filling, leaving some of the filling showing through. Bake until the streusel is toasty and crisp, about 30 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 2 hours, before slicing into 16 squares.
  • From Food Network Kitchen

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 19 milligrams, Sodium 64 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 22 grams

APPLE-CHERRY CRUMBLE BARS



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Reminiscent of a fruit crisp, this sweet-tart dessert upends the usual proportions of jammy filling and buttery oatmeal crumble to great effect.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups dried apples, about 7 ounces
3/4 cup dried cherries, about 4 1/2 ounces
1 3/4 cups apple cider
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for dish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Simmer apples, cherries, and cider in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally, until fruits are softened and plump, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Let cool.
  • Coarsely chop fruit. Combine with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and reserved cooking liquid.
  • Whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbs range in size from peas to gum balls. Press 4 cups of oat mixture into bottom of prepared dish. Spread fruit filling on top, leaving a 1/4-inch border on all sides. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let cool in dish on a wire rack. Cut into 24 bars.

APPLE AND BLACK CURRANT CRUMBLE BARS



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Make and share this Apple and Black Currant Crumble Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces plain flour (all-purpose)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
6 ounces butter (or margarine)
1 cup soft brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 lb apple, peeled, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
8 ounces black currants

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, baking powder and salt, then rub in the butter or margarine.
  • Stir in the sugar and oats.
  • Spoon half into the base of a greased and lined 9 in square cake tin (pan).
  • Mix the apples, cornflour and spices and spread over.
  • Top with the Black Currants.
  • Spoon over the remaining mixture and level the top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes until springy.
  • Leave to cool, then cut into bars.

APPLE CRUMBLE BARS



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Love apple pie? This fantastic fall dessert is basically apple pie in bar form. There's a delicious shortbread crust, that's smothered in apple pie filling. Sprinkled on top is a buttery crumble that's filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Yum! Serve hot with a scoop of ice cream (they may break apart, though) or let...

Provided by Maggie Heden

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 c butter or margarine, softened
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
FILLING
3 1/2 c apple pie filling (from two 21oz cans)
CRUMBLE
1 c all-purpose flour
1 c quick cooking oats
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
10 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • 3. Press into prepared pan.
  • 4. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees.
  • 5. Spoon pie filling evenly over crust.
  • 6. In a medium bowl mix dry crumble ingredients. Cut in butter with a fork or fingers until crumbly.
  • 7. Sprinkle evenly over filling and press lightly.
  • 8. Bake 40 minutes or until crumble is a light brown.
  • 9. Cool completely, about two hours, then cut into bars.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your crumble bars a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Don't overcook the crumble bars. Overcooked crumble bars will be dry and crumbly. Bake them just until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the crumble bars. This will help to prevent them from crumbling too much.
  • Serve the crumble bars warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This will make them even more delicious!

Conclusion:

Apple crumble bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the best apple crumble bars ever. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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