{"id":33622,"date":"2025-09-21T23:08:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T16:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=33622"},"modified":"2025-09-21T23:08:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T16:08:24","slug":"apple-pie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/apple-pie-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Pie Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/apple-pie-bars\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Apple-Pie-Bars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Apple-Pie-Bars.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Apple-Pie-Bars-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Apple-Pie-Bars-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to classic fall treats, nothing beats the iconic apple pie. But if you&#8217;re craving something shareable (or just want an easier option than making a whole pie), apple pie bars are the way to go. With a simple press-in crust and a delicious crumbly topping, they might just become your new favorite fall dessert. Keep reading for some handy tips to make these tasty treats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choosing the best apples:<\/strong><br>You can use any type of apple you like! We recommend Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for their sweet-tart flavor, but feel free to mix and match or use your favorite baking apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving suggestions:<\/strong><br>While these bars are fantastic on their own, you can take them to the next level by drizzling them with caramel or serving them with a scoop of homemade ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Storage and freezing:<\/strong><br>Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. These bars taste great whether they&#8217;re warm, at room temperature, or cold. To freeze, wrap them tightly and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 33624-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Apple Pie Bars<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the crust:**<\/h4><ul><li>Cooking spray<\/li><li>1 cup 2 sticks softened butter<\/li><li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li><li>1\/4 cup packed brown sugar<\/li><li>2 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the filling:**<\/h4><ul><li>6 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)<\/li><li>Juice of 1\/2 lemon<\/li><li>1\/2 cup packed brown sugar<\/li><li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li><li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the topping:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>1 cup chopped pecans<\/li><li>1 cup packed brown sugar<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><li>3\/4 cup 1 1\/2 sticks melted butter<\/li><li>Caramel (for serving)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F and line a 9\u201dx13\u201d pan with parchment paper, then grease it with cooking spray.<\/li><li>In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.<\/li><li>Press the dough into the prepared pan, about 1\/2 inch up the sides. Bake until lightly golden, around 20 minutes.<\/li><li>In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Spread the apple mixture over the baked crust.<\/li><li>In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until coarse crumbs form.<\/li><li>Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples and bake until the top is golden and the apples are soft, about 1 hour.<\/li><li>Let the bars cool for at least 15 minutes, then slice into squares and drizzle with caramel before serving. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 33624-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Apple Pie Bars<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**For the crust:**<\/h4><ul><li>Cooking spray<\/li><li>1 cup 2 sticks softened butter<\/li><li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li><li>1\/4 cup packed brown sugar<\/li><li>2 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the filling:**<\/h4><ul><li>6 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)<\/li><li>Juice of 1\/2 lemon<\/li><li>1\/2 cup packed brown sugar<\/li><li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li><li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><\/ul><h4>**For the topping:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li><li>1 cup chopped pecans<\/li><li>1 cup packed brown sugar<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt<\/li><li>3\/4 cup 1 1\/2 sticks melted butter<\/li><li>Caramel (for serving)<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F and line a 9\u201dx13\u201d pan with parchment paper, then grease it with cooking spray.<\/li><li>In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.<\/li><li>Press the dough into the prepared pan, about 1\/2 inch up the sides. Bake until lightly golden, around 20 minutes.<\/li><li>In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Spread the apple mixture over the baked crust.<\/li><li>In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until coarse crumbs form.<\/li><li>Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apples and bake until the top is golden and the apples are soft, about 1 hour.<\/li><li>Let the bars cool for at least 15 minutes, then slice into squares and drizzle with caramel before serving. Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dessert<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to classic fall treats, nothing beats the iconic apple pie. But if you&#8217;re craving something shareable (or just want an easier option than making a whole pie), apple pie bars are the way to go. 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