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Best Apple Crumb Bars Recipe with Streusel Topping

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Cozy Apple Crumb Bars with Streusel Topping are the perfect balance of soft, spiced apples nestled under a crumbly, buttery streusel. A comforting dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the crust. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the beaten egg until the dough starts to come together. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In another bowl, toss the sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture over the crust in an even layer.
  4. Combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms clumps. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apple filling.
  5. Bake the pan in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  6. Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Use firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture. Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Let the bars cool completely before slicing to ensure they set properly.

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Keywords: apple crumb bars, streusel topping, apple dessert, fall recipes, easy baking

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