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Apple Bars with Cinnamon Oat Streusel

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Delicious apple bars topped with a cinnamon oat streusel, perfect for a cozy dessert or snack.

Ingredients

Dough and Streusel

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Apple Filling

  • 4 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, oats, sugars, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs. Press two-thirds into pan.
  • Toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. Spread over crust.
  • Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden.
  • Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Use cold butter for best streusel texture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple