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Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars

Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars combine the comforting flavors of buttery shortbread and spiced baked apples, creating a delightful dessert that evokes warm memories of grandma’s kitchen. These bars feature a crumbly base topped with a crunchy oat crumble, making them perfect for any occasion from brunch to dessert. Easy to prepare, they promise to impress and satisfy everyone from kids to grandparents.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the shortbread base by mixing flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, toss sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. In another bowl, combine rolled oats with melted butter and remaining flour until crumbly. Layer over spiced apples on the baked crust.
  6. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
  7. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

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Keywords: - For added flavor, try mixing sweet apples like Honeycrisp with tart varieties like Granny Smith. - Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.