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!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
For the Crumble
- 3 cups (375g) plain/all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling
- 4 medium apples peeled and chopped
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 1 tablespoon cornflour/cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
For the Crumble
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Whisk together the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix in with a fork to form a crumbly mixture.
- Press half of the mixture into the base of the prepared pan.
For the Apple Filling
- Add the apple chunks to a small bowl. Mix in the lemon juice, cornflour, and spices until the apples are fully coated.
- Spoon the apples over the base, and spread out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the apples, pressing it 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 placed my pan in the freezer for 1 - 2 hours to speed up the cooling.
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Notes
Bars stay fresh, stored in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.