Description
These Easy Apple Crisp Bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baked apples in a simple and satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
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Oat Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
- ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon flour (divided)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, (divided)
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves, (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons butter, (melted)
Apple Filling:
- 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced baking apples, (about 3 large apples)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides. Set aside.
- Prepare oat mixture: In a medium bowl, mix oats, 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, salt, and baking soda. Stir in melted butter. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture and press the rest into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Make apple filling: Toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon cloves until evenly coated. Spread over the oat crust in the baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture on top of the apples.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Serve: Once cooled, slice into bars. Store loosely covered until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Apple Crisp Bars, Easy Dessert Recipe, Apple Bars
