Description
These delightful Apple Pie Bars combine a buttery crust with a rich apple pie filling, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- softened
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 21 oz can apple pie filling
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- non-stick spray
- ½ cup powder sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla and eggs, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, then gradually add this to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Spread half of the dough into the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the apple pie filling evenly over the crust.
- Dollop the remaining dough on top of the apple filling.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the top and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled bars before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of clove and allspice to the filling. This recipe is versatile; feel free to adjust the amount of apple pie filling based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Bars, Dessert, Baking, American Cuisine