Description
Soft, buttery apple bars with a cinnamon-sugar crackle top and custardy apple center. These are fall baking perfection—simple to make, rich in texture, and even better the next day.
Ingredients
2 cups peeled and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup melted salted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cinnamon sugar (for topping)
Powdered sugar (for serving, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
4. Fold in the sliced apples and mix gently to coat.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the batter.
7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and edges pull slightly from the pan.
8. Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor.
Let bars cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
To re-crisp, reheat in the oven at 300°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: apple bars, fall dessert, cinnamon apple bars