Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- For the Apple Filling:
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, softened butter, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly, resembling damp sand. Press half of this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Apples: In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and vanilla extract until the apples are well coated. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
- Top the Bars: Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples, pressing it down gently to create an even top layer.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the kitchen smells amazing.
- Make the Glaze: While the bars are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make a smooth glaze.
- Finish and Serve: Once the bars have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze generously over the top. Slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the apple mixture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for later enjoyment.
- Feel free to add chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
