Delicious Apple Bars with Oats and Cinnamon Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Apple Bars featuring a tender oat and cinnamon crust layered with a sweet, tangy apple filling. These bars combine the warmth of cinnamon with fresh apples for a perfect snack or dessert that is great for any season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
Apple Filling
- 4 cups peeled, chopped fresh apples
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust and topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cut the cold butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a separate bowl, toss the peeled and chopped apples with cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to coat evenly. This will help thicken the filling as it bakes and add flavor.
- Assemble the bars: Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased baking pan to form an even crust. Spread the apple filling evenly over this crust.
- Add the topping: Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the apple layer to create a crumbly topping.
- Bake the bars: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled bars for 40 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the apple bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve. These bars can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Fuji for balanced tartness and sweetness.
- Ensure the butter is cold when mixing for a crumbly texture.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Keywords: Apple Bars, Apple Dessert, Cinnamon Oat Bars, Easy Baking, Fall Dessert
