Easy Homemade Apple Pie Bars

Name: Easy Homemade Apple Pie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup granulated sugar for the apples; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup old fashioned oats; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

These bars give you all the cozy flavor of a classic apple pie without any of the hassle of rolling out dough.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 24, 2026

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Prep

20 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

65 minutes

Serves

If you love the taste of apple pie but want to skip the stress of making crust from scratch, this recipe is for you. These bars use a simple shortbread base that you just press into the pan, meaning there is no need for a rolling pin or chilling time.

The filling is packed with tender cinnamon apples and finished with a buttery crumble topping that gets perfectly golden in the oven. It is a fantastic treat for a casual weekend dessert or a family gathering.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup granulated sugar for the apples
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

7Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9 by 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
3
Press about two thirds of the dough into the bottom of your prepared pan to create the crust.
4
In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon, then spread them evenly over the crust.
5
Mix the remaining dough with the oats, brown sugar, and cold cubed butter using your fingers until crumbly, then sprinkle this over the apple layer.
6
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
7
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares to serve.

Tips

Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or keep them in the fridge for up to five days. They taste wonderful served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce on top.

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