Best 7 Dutch Apple Crumb Bars Recipes

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The aroma of cinnamon and sugar wafts from the oven, signaling the delectable treat that awaits. Dutch apple crumb bars, with their sweet-tart apples, buttery crust, and crunchy crumb topping, are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish make it a favorite among both young and old. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the perfect recipe to create these delectable bars, ensuring that you impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

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

DUTCH APPLE WEDGES



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An easy, pat-in-pan crust holds a tender apple filling sprinkled with a sweet crumb topping.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart cooking apples

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and 1/3 cup sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. In ungreased 9-inch round pan, press crumb mixture. Bake 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix all Crumb Topping ingredients until crumbly; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and the cinnamon. Stir in apples until coated. Spoon apple mixture over baked crust. Sprinkle with Crumb Topping.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until topping is light brown and apples are tender. Cool 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or cool. Cut into 12 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

DANISH PASTRY APPLE BARS II



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Better than apple pie, and can be served warm. These go very quickly when served with other bar cookies.

Provided by LONDONER

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 egg yolk
⅔ cup cold water
1 cup cornflakes cereal
10 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a cup, beat egg yolk, stir the cold water into the yolk. Gradually stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until dough can be packed into a ball. On a clean dry surface, roll out 1/2 of the dough large enough to cover the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch pan. Lay the dough in the pan.
  • Place the cornflakes over the dough in the pan. Arrange apple slices over the top of the corn flake layer. Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon over the apples. Roll out the second half of the dough to cover the entire pan. Lay over the filling and pinch the edges of the two crusts together. Beat the egg white until foamy, and brush onto the top crust.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Drizzle with glaze while still warm.
  • To make the glaze: In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar with the milk and almond extract until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

DANISH PASTRY APPLE BARS



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This recipe is excellent! I also use the crust recipe for round fruit pies.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1 egg yolk
½ cup milk
10 apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg white

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg yolk in measuring cup and add enough milk to make 2/3 cup total liquid. Stir into flour mixture until all flour is damp. Divide the dough in half. On floured surface, roll half the dough into a rectangle and fit into a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In large bowl, combine apples, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Put apple mixture in pan. Roll out remaining dough and place over apples. Seal edges and cut slits in top dough. Beat egg white till frothy and brush on crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

DUTCH APPLE PIE



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The difference between classic apple pie and a Dutch apple pie recipe is all in the delicious crumb topping. Dutch apple pie topping is made with butter, Gold Medal™ flour, brown sugar and granulated sugar, and you'll know when it's ready to come out of the oven when the crumb toppings are a deep golden brown. Instead of a second pie crust, enjoy a generous blanket of sweet streusel crumbs-sprinkled over a tender spiced apple filling.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
8 cups sliced cored peeled apples
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
  • In large bowl, toss Filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center.
  • In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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.

DUTCH APPLE BARS



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Tastes like Dutch Apple Pie on a shortbread crust. This is a professionally tested recipe, but be advised that there is much variation between individual ovens, and therefore baking times, temps are a guideline. Please watch your product carefully to guard against over baking as happened below.

Provided by Lezlie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced peeled tart cooking apples
2/3 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mixe one cup flour and 1/3 cup sugar in mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter, using pastry blener or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly.
  • Press in ungreased square baking pan, 9 x9 inches.
  • Bake 25 minutes.
  • Mix 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tbsp flour and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Stir in apples to coat.
  • Spoon over baked layer.
  • Sprinkle with crumb topping.
  • Bake 35- 40 minutes or until topping is light brown and apples are tender.
  • Cool completely.
  • For bars cut into 4 x 4 rows.

DUTCH APPLE PIE BARS



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Make and share this Dutch Apple Pie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h2m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons ice water
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2-3/4 cup sugar (depends on tartness of apples and personal preference)
nutmeg (a pinch)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 -6 cups peeled cored diced apples (Granny Smith)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°; lightly grease a 13x9 inch pan.
  • Crust: in a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; using a pastry blender, cut in the butter.
  • Drizzle the beaten egg over the mixture; toss lightly to combine.
  • Add the ice water 1 tablespoons at a time, stirring gently until the dough starts to clump together; grab a fistful; if it sticks together easily, you have added enough water.
  • Roll the dough into a generous rectangle to fit your pan.
  • Place the dough in the pan; prick it all over with a fork; bake it for 10-12 minutes, until it is set and barely starting to harden.
  • Filling: in a bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, spices, and salt together; add in the apples, tossing to coat.
  • Stir in the vanilla, then the cream; spread the filling over the crust.
  • Topping: in a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, combine the melted butter and extracts; pout over the flour mixture.
  • Stir until the butter is absorbed and the mixture forms fairly even crumbs; sprinkle over the filling.
  • Bake for 15 minutes; decrease temperature to 350°; bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and cool on a rack; let them cool to lukewarm before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.7, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 127.8, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.2, Protein 2.2

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, use a food processor to combine the flour, sugar, and butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • If you don't have a food processor, use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Be sure to press the crust firmly into the bottom of the pan so that it doesn't crumble when you cut the bars.
  • For the best flavor, use a variety of apples in your filling, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have any lemon juice, you can use apple cider vinegar instead.
  • Be sure to spread the crumb topping evenly over the filling so that it gets nice and golden brown when it bakes.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them so that they don't fall apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

Dutch apple crumb bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and tart filling, buttery crust, and crunchy crumb topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is both delicious and easy to make, give Dutch apple crumb bars a try!

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