Description
Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars are a delightful dessert that effortlessly combines the rich taste of buttery shortbread with spiced apple filling and a crispy topping. Perfect for any gathering or cozy evening at home, these bars are incredibly versatile and satisfying. Whether you serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them chilled as a sweet treat, they will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter, melted or room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy, then mix in sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gradually add flour until a dough forms; press into the lined baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the apple filling by tossing sliced apples with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
- For the topping, mix remaining flour with brown sugar and cut in melted butter until crumbly.
- After baking the crust, increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Layer half of the topping on the crust, followed by the apple filling and then the remaining topping.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg