Dutch Apple Pie Bars

Indulge in the cozy, comforting flavors of fall with these irresistible Dutch Apple Pie Bars. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious spiced apple filling, and a golden streusel topping laced with rolled oats, these bars offer all the warm, nostalgic flavors of classic Dutch apple pie in an easy-to-serve format. Perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this dessert blends the tartness of Granny Smith apples with a medley of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar for an unbeatable autumn treat. Ready in just over an hour, these apple pie bars are a delightful way to welcome sweater weather and make the most of apple season.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 230 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 315 grams all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith, peeled and diced)
• 75 grams brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 75 grams rolled oats
• 100 grams light brown sugar
• 85 grams unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the 230 grams of butter and 100 grams of granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3

Add the 315 grams of all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture and mix until crumbly but cohesive.

Step 4

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

In a medium-sized bowl, toss the diced apples with 75 grams of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoons of nutmeg, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Step 6

Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cooled crust.

Step 7

In another mixing bowl, combine 75 grams of rolled oats, 100 grams of light brown sugar, 85 grams of chilled cubed butter, and 75 grams of all-purpose flour. Use your fingers, a pastry cutter, or a fork to mix until crumbs form.

Step 8

Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples to create the streusel topping.

Step 9

Bake the bars for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

Step 10

Allow the bars to cool in the pan completely before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares or rectangles to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1745.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5220.2

Total Fat 277.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 161.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 697.5mg	0%
Sodium 1280.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 677.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 347.8g
Protein 49.9g	0%

Vitamin D 54.6IU	0%
Calcium 348.6mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 1777.4mg	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: 46.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 50.2%