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Dutch Apple Pie Bars

Manila Spoon
All the flavors of your favorite apple pie and the delicious Dutch-style crumb topping make these bar cookies exceptionally yummy! Easy to make as well!
4.50 from 40 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Bars

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup flour
  • ⅔ cup sugar, divided
  • ½ cup (8 tablespoons) butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled and thinly sliced

For the Crumb Topping

  • ⅔ cup flour
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Butter a 9×9 square baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Mix the 1 cup flour and 1/3 cup sugar; cut in butter until crumbly with the use of 2 knives or a pastry blender. Press into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in the apples to coat. Spoon over the baked layer.
  • Mix the crumb toppings until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the apples are soft. Cool completely and cut into bars. Enjoy!

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
 
If you want, you can treat this like a crumble and serve warm with ice cream on top! It's crazy delicious that way, too! 
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