Cinnamon Apple Bars

Infused with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples, these Cinnamon Apple Bars are the perfect treat to celebrate the cozy essence of fall. Featuring a buttery, oat-filled crumb base and topping, this recipe layers diced, lemon-kissed apples in the center for a naturally sweet and tangy filling. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick 30-minute bake, these bars are both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Perfect as a dessert, snack, or even a sweet brunch option, they taste incredible on their own or served with a drizzle of icing or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Whether you're baking for a crowd or treating yourself, these cinnamon apple bars will undoubtedly steal the spotlight with their delightful combination of textures and flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 medium apples)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture becomes evenly moist and crumbly.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 5

Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the base layer.

Step 6

Spread the diced apples over the base layer, ensuring an even distribution.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples, pressing it down gently to create a crumb topping.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 12 equal squares or bars.

Step 11

Serve as is, or optionally, drizzle with icing or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1059.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3241.1

Total Fat 152.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 387.5mg	0%
Sodium 1692.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 450.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 240.8g
Protein 35.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.2mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1236.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 54.4%