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Tasty Apprentice
and don't know what to do with them? I understand you! I made these amazing Apple Crisp Bars last fall that really changed the game. Every bite has the ideal balance of sweet, sour, and crunch. They're also really simple to make—it's like culinary magic! You need them in your life, I assure you.Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 2 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour + additional for work surface/rolling pin
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature, cubed
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar or Maple sugar for a special treat!
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
Apple Filling
- 6 Medium Apples (firm, sweet, tart) such as Honey Crisp, Braeburn, Crimson Crisp, or Granny Smith
- 1/2 Lemon only juice
- 3 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Cinnamon ground
- pinch of salt
Apple Crisp Topping
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon ground
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup Pecans roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
Shortbread Crust
Shortbread Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350F (325F convection bake). Line a 9"x 13” baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use clean hands to blend butter into sugar, flour, and salt. Continue combining until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press mixture into the bottom of your lined baking pan. Bake for ~15 minutes. Remove from the oven and prepare the pecan topping and apple filling.
Apple Filling
- Peel and core 6 firm, sweet, and tart apples. Cut each apple in half.
- Using a sharp knife or mandolin, cut apple halves into thin slices. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large bowl, combine apples with flour, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt. Mix until evenly combined. Pour apples and their juices over baked shortbread crust.
Apple Crisp Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and mix together with your hands. Mixture will resemble clay clumps. Add roughly chopped pecans and mix together one final time. Sprinkle over apple layer.
- Bake apple crisp at 350F (325F convection oven) for 60-70 minutes. You will know when this apple crisp is done by taking it out of the oven and sticking a knife into the centre. If the knife goes into the apples easily with few crunches and some soft patches, it is done. Start checking readiness at 60 min, and check every 5 min thereafter.
- Allow apple crisp bars to cool in pan, slice, and enjoy!
These bars are like the perfect party guests - they're great for potlucks, picnics, or just keeping your family sweet and happy 
And if you've got too many apples staring at you, this recipe is your golden ticket to dessert paradise! Trust me, you'll be apple-solutely delighted!
And if you've got too many apples staring at you, this recipe is your golden ticket to dessert paradise! Trust me, you'll be apple-solutely delighted! 
Imagine sinking your teeth into a luscious layer of buttery oats, cinnamon-spiced apples nestled within like little pockets of heaven. 
With each bite, you're transported to a crisp fall day, surrounded by the comforting aromas of cinnamon and baked apples. 
And let's not forget that irresistible crumbly topping, adding the perfect contrast of textures to every mouthful. 
Whether you enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even a breakfast treat, Apple Crisp Bars are sure to warm your heart and soul with their sweet, comforting embrace. 
So, grab a bar, cozy up with a warm beverage, and let the flavors of the season envelop you in pure bliss! 
