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Easy Glazed Apple Pie Bars

Buttery apple pie bars layered with spiced apples and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Autumn
Servings 12 bars
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed

Apple Filling

  • 4 cups apples peeled and sliced
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine dry crust ingredients and cut in butter until crumbly. Press most into pan.
  • Mix apple filling ingredients and spread evenly over crust.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over apples.
  • Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool completely.
  • Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bars.

Notes

Let bars cool fully before slicing for best results.
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