Description
Buttery shortbread crust topped with spiced apples and a crisp crumb topping—perfect for fall gatherings or an easy dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in 1 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the pan and bake 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, toss apple slices with 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- For the topping, mix 1/2 cup flour and brown sugar, cut in 1/4 cup cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until topping is golden and apples are tender. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for 2 months. Serve warm with ice cream or drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking