Dutch Apple Bars Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful taste of Dutch Apple Pie encapsulated within a luscious shortbread crust with these Dutch Apple Bars. This professionally tested recipe ensures a harmonious blend of flavors, but keep in mind that individual oven variations may affect baking times. Exercise vigilance to prevent over-baking, ensuring your bars emerge perfectly golden brown and irresistibly delicious.
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie 🍪
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Apple, Fruit, Weeknight, < 4 Hours ⏳
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 191.7
- Fat Content: 8.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 22.9mg
- Sodium Content: 64.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 16.2g
- Protein Content: 1.6g
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Margarine | 1/3 cup |
| Sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Flour | 1/2 cup |
| Cinnamon | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Tart cooking apples | 2 |
| Flour | 2/3 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Margarine | 1/4 cup |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup of sugar.
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Cut in 1/2 cup of butter and 1/3 cup of margarine using a pastry blender or by crisscrossing two knives until the mixture becomes crumbly.
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Press the mixture evenly into an ungreased square baking pan measuring 9 x 9 inches.
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Bake the crust for 25 minutes until it turns a light golden brown.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
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Stir the tart cooking apples into the sugar-flour mixture until they are evenly coated.
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Once the crust has baked, spoon the coated apples over the baked layer, spreading them out evenly.
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Prepare the crumb topping by combining 2/3 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1/4 cup of margarine until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
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Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples in the baking pan.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is a light golden brown and the apples are tender.
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Once baked, allow the Dutch Apple Bars to cool completely in the pan.
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Once cooled, cut the bars into 4 x 4 rows to create 16 delicious servings.
Enjoy these irresistible Dutch Apple Bars as a delightful dessert or sweet treat any time of the day! 🍎🥧
