Apple Pie Crumb Bars
Apple Pie Crumb Bars
Nothing says Happy Birthday America like apple pie. These bars allow for the delicious 4th of July staple to be taken on-the-go, from the boat, to the beach, to the neighbor's cookout by the pool.
Thank you to our friends at Eggland's Best for the recipe!
- Yield: 9 bars
- Prep time: 30 min
- Cook time: 40 min
- Total time: 1 hour 10 min
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice blend
Crust and crumb
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
- 1 Braswell Family Farms egg (large)
Buttermilk Glaze
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup buttermilk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 by 8 baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together apples, sugar, cornstarch and apple pie spice. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
- Cut in the cold butter until pea-sized butter chunks are left.
- Stir in 1 egg until the dough begins to resemble coarse sand.
- Divide the dough in half and press one half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread apple filling in an even layer over the dough, then crumble the remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 38-40 minutes or until it is golden brown and the apples are booked. Cool completely before topping with glaze.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and sugar. Spread over cooled bars.