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Glazed Apple Pie Bars: 4 Easy Steps to Cozy

Glazed Apple Pie Bars
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Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these easy Glazed Apple Pie Bars. They’re the perfect handheld treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chopped apples (about 3-4 medium apples)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Press half of the dough into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  7. In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
  8. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
  9. Crumble the remaining dough over the apple layer.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  12. While the bars are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until you have a smooth glaze.
  13. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
  14. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use your favorite variety of apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ground ginger or allspice to the apple mixture.
  • If you don’t have lemon juice, you can use apple cider vinegar.
  • The glaze can be adjusted to your desired consistency by adding more or less milk.

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