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A vibrant, close-up shot of golden apple crisp shortbread bars arranged on a white plate, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh apple slices. The bars have a crumbly, buttery texture with hints of cinnamon and caramelized apple filling visible inside, styled with a rustic cloth and fall-themed decor in soft warm lighting.

Delicious Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars for Sweet Cravings

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A delightful combination of buttery shortbread and spiced apple crisp topped with a crumbly streusel, baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add flour until combined. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the shortbread crust.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over the crust.
  4. In another bowl, combine oats, nuts, and remaining streusel ingredients. Sprinkle evenly over the apples.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

  • You can substitute your favorite nuts or omit them for a nut-free version.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg