There’s nothing quite as comforting as the smell of freshly baked apples, warm cinnamon, and buttery pastry wafting through your kitchen. These Flaky Apple Pie Bars combine everything you love about a classic apple pie — but in an easy-to-share, handheld form! Perfect for family gatherings, cozy autumn afternoons, or just a sweet treat with coffee, these bars deliver that same melt-in-your-mouth goodness without the hassle of a full pie.
🍏 Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Bars
- Flaky layers: The buttery crust is crisp yet tender, giving each bite that perfect crumble.
- Juicy apple filling: Sweet-tart apples are cooked in a luscious cinnamon-spiced syrup that oozes between the pastry layers.
- Portable and easy to serve: Unlike traditional pie, these bars can be cut, stacked, and served with ease.
- Freezer-friendly: You can make a big batch, freeze, and enjoy them later — if they last that long!
🧈 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water (as needed)
For the Apple Filling:
- 5–6 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced thinly
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Finishing Touch:
- 1 tablespoon milk or beaten egg (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions
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