Description
Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars are a timeless dessert that perfectly balances buttery shortbread and tender, spiced apples. These delightful bars are not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to grace any gathering or cozy evening at home. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg enhancing the naturally sweet apples, every bite is a comforting experience. Whether served warm with ice cream or chilled on their own, these bars are sure to please anyone at your table. Enjoy this seasonal treat any time of year!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter (melted or room temperature for cutting in)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream butter until fluffy, then mix in sugar, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
- Press the dough into the lined baking pan and bake for 15 minutes until just set.
- Toss sliced apples with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- For the topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in melted butter until crumbly.
- Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Layer half of the topping over the crust, add apples, then sprinkle remaining topping on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg