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Apple Streusel Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250
Deliciously sweet apple bars with a crunchy streusel topping, perfect for a cozy dessert or snack.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into pieces)

Filling

  • 5 cups peeled and diced apples (about 5 apples)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press half into baking pan.
  • Combine apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg; spread over crust.
  • Mix oats, brown sugar, and pecans; sprinkle over apple filling.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Notes

For a crunchier topping, bake a few extra minutes.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple