Imagine everything you adore about a classic apple pie, now layered into golden, flaky bars you can slice and share. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever the craving strikes – these Flaky Apple Pie Bars are simple, soul-warming, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples.
📝 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- ⅓ cup cold water
- 1 tbsp vinegar
For the filling:
- 6 cups peeled & sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the topping:
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, cut in cold butter until crumbly.
3️⃣ Mix egg yolk, cold water, and vinegar. Stir into flour mixture to form dough. Divide in half.
4️⃣ Roll out one half and press into the bottom of the pan.
5️⃣ In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, spices, flour, and lemon juice. Spread over crust.
6️⃣ Roll out remaining dough and lay on top. Brush with milk and sprinkle coarse sugar.
7️⃣ Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let cool.
8️⃣ Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bars. Slice and serve!
💡 Tips
- Use a pastry cutter or freeze butter and grate it for ultimate flakiness ❄️
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch!
- Can be made a day ahead – they’re even better the next day!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Classic apple pie flavors in a fuss-free bar
✔️ Perfectly portable – no fork required!
✔️ Buttery, flaky crust with gooey apple filling
✔️ Sweet vanilla glaze on top = irresistible 💫
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