Craftier Moments

Apple Crisp Bars

September 24, 2024A

A Great Fall Recipe

The first time I made this was for a potluck I organized at work. After I had cleaned up at the end of the day, I grabbed my plate with the last couple bars on it. A co-worker told me to put that back on the table! “Those bars are too good to pack away!” The next time I made them was for my dad’s funeral luncheon. When a close friend’s dad passed away, I was asked to make “those bars.” A year later, I met my friend’s friend. Her first comment to me was, “Oh, you are the one who made those bars!” Today I am sharing this recipe. They are as good as I remembered!

You need 4 tart apples
Mix ingredients for the crust
Press mixture into a greased 9×13
  • Prep time: 20 minutes Baking time: 1 hr 5 min. Makes: 25 bars

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (cold)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan. Mix the flour and brown sugar together, then cut in the butter using a pastry blender, 2 knives or your hands. Press the mixture into the pan. Set aside.

Next make the topping
Mix dry ingredients, then add melted butter

Making the Topping:

  • 2-1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 12 tablespoons melted butter

Mix the dry ingredients together, then mix in the melted butter. Stir well, until everything is moist, then set aside.

Wash your apples
Peel and core. Put the scraps in your kitchen compost
Apples are safe as long as they do not eat the seeds or stem

Next Make the Filling:

  • 4 tart apples
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Mix the dry ingredients together in a small bowl. Peel and core the apples.

You can put the apple scraps in your compost bin. Composting

Chop your apples into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces. Pour the sugar mixture over the apples and blend so the apples are well coated.

You can also give your trusty taste tester an apple peel. Keeping Your Dog Safe

Putting it all Together:

Spread the apple filling onto your crust
Sprinkle the topping over the apples
Gently press the topping down, then bake for 45 minutes

Place the apples over the crust. Spread them out to form an even layer. Sprinkle the topping over the apples. Break up any clumps as you go. Cover the entire surface of the apples, then press down gently with your hands. Bake 45 minutes. Cool completely before cutting. I like to refrigerate my bars. They also freeze well.

Enjoy!

Until next time, Kelly

Kelly