Easy Apple Crisp Bars
These easy apple crisp bars combine a buttery oat crust, tender cinnamon-sweetened apples, and a crumbly topping for a classic American dessert.
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- pastry cutter
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups apples
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press half the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Toss sliced apples with sugar and vanilla extract.
- Spread apple filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over apples.
- Mix topping ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over bars.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Cool the bars completely before slicing for the cleanest pieces. Serve as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.