Homemade Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars: The Best Comfort Dessert Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars, a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour, oats, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- In another bowl, combine sliced apples with cinnamon and vanilla, and spread over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the apple mixture.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg