Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Homemade Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars, where buttery shortbread meets a layer of cinnamon-spiced apples and a crunchy oat topping. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to festive parties—these bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With their warm aroma and inviting taste, they create a cozy dessert experience that captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted or softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Add vanilla extract and salt, then gradually mix in all-purpose flour. Press this mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Toss sliced apples with a bit of flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl, then layer over the crust.
- For the topping, combine additional flour with brown sugar and melted butter until crumbly; sprinkle it over the apple layer.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg