Mom's Apple Bars

Relive the comforting warmth of home with Mom's Apple Bars, a nostalgic classic bursting with tender, spiced apples and a buttery crust that melts in your mouth! This easy-to-make dessert combines a crisp base, a sweet cinnamon apple filling, and a golden top crust for a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Topped with a velvety vanilla glaze, these apple bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual family gatherings to holiday celebrations. With simple pantry staples like flour, butter, and sugar, paired with fresh apples and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this recipe brings homemade goodness to your table in just over an hour. Serve these delightful bars warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them as a sweet afternoon treat with coffee or tea. For a crowd-pleasing dessert that exudes cozy, autumnal charm, Mom's Apple Bars are a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for apple filling)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt for the crust. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the crumb mixture and gently mix until it forms a dough. Divide the dough into two equal parts.

Step 4

Press one portion of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the base crust.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice until well coated.

Step 6

Arrange the spiced apple slices evenly over the base crust.

Step 7

Roll out the remaining dough portion between two sheets of parchment paper to form a top crust, then carefully place it over the apple layer. Trim any excess and pinch the edges to seal.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top crust 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

While the bars cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 11

Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bars. Allow the glaze to set before cutting into squares or rectangles.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy these delicious apple bars, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1697.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4546.0

Total Fat 204.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 738.8mg	0%
Sodium 1349.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 656.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 393.7g
Protein 42.9g	0%

Vitamin D 183.4IU	0%
Calcium 227.0mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1307.3mg	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: 39.7%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 56.6%