Fall Desserts: Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars
Fall Desserts: Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars are a cozy autumn treat that perfectly blend buttery shortbread with spiced apples and a crunchy oat topping. Ideal for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home, these bars capture the essence of fall with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cold butter, granulated sugar, and flour until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust.
- Toss sliced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in another bowl. Spread evenly over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly; sprinkle topping over the apples.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg