Apple Crumble Bars – Deliciously soft and buttery crumble bars that are filled with juicy cinnamon-coated apple chunks. A perfect way to kick-start your autumn baking!

Apple Crumble Bars

Guys, these Apple Crumble Bars are heavenly. ♥

These bars are made up of two thick and buttery crumb layers (seriously, so good!), and filled with a layer of juicy apple chunks that are generously coated in cinnamon.

My whole family loved them, and it was very hard to stop at just one! You need to make these bars right now – you won’t be disappointed. 🙂

Looking for more apple recipes? Check out my Apple Cinnamon Muffins, and Apple and Rhubarb Crumble.

Ingredients you’ll need

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make these bars. You can find my recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list with their amounts.

Plain/all-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Unsalted butter
Light brown sugar
Vanilla extract
Apples: You’ll need 4 small/medium apples.
Juice from small lemon
Cornflour/cornstarch
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg

How to make Apple Crumble Bars

To make these bars, simply whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.

Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix together using a fork to create a crumbly mixture.

Press half of the crumb mixture into the base of an 8×8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment paper or foil.

Add the apple chunks to a small bowl, and mix in the lemon juice, cornflour, and spices until the apples are fully coated.

Spoon the apple chunks on top of the crumb base and spread out evenly.

Top the apples with the remaining crumble mixture, and press down gently. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes until golden brown around the edges.

Allow to cool completely in the pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.

I like to place my pan in the freezer for 1 – 2 hours to speed up the cooling process.

The printable recipe card with the full list of ingredients, their measurements, and instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.

NOTE: For best results, I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup measurements. Cup measurements are simply not accurate enough, and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.

These Apple Crumble Bars are:

so thick and buttery
quick and easy to throw together
filled with cinnamon-coated apple chunks
loaded with flavour
perfect for autumn/fall baking!

How long will these bars last? These bars will stay fresh, stored in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Can I freeze these bars? These bars can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge before serving.

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