Today’s recipe share is a wonderful tried and true from Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. This simple and absolutely delicious recipe was whipped up in my sister’s kitchen during my visit to Alaska. If you are looking for a great apple dessert, give this one a try, you will not be disappointed!
Easier than apple pie – these apple pie bars have an amazing short bread bottom crust and shortbread crumble topping, with a perfect apple filling in the middle. A new family favorite that we will be making for years to come.
Easier than apple pie – these apple pie bars have an amazing short bread bottom crust and shortbread crumble topping, with a perfect apple filling in the middle. A new family favorite that we will be making for years to come.
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These apple pie bars are sturdy and handled easily without falling apart, which is an added plus. They’re perfect for family gatherings and potlucks. You can make them a day ahead and because they are so sturdy, they travel well. They keep on the counter for up to three days, if they last that long.
How good are these apple pie bars? Let me count the ways…that shortbread bottom crust and crumble on top. Oh my!!!
Ina’s recipe has the perfect mixture of tart and sweet apples, using Granny Smith and Golden Delicious, with the perfect amount of sugar and spices. Not too sweet, not too tart, just right. Perfection. These bars are a must-try this holiday season!
The Apple Pie Bars recipe can be found in Ina Garten’s Cookbook, Cooking For Jeffrey. This is a great one to have in your kitchen, with too many wonderful recipes to count. It also would make a terrific gift.
PLEASE NOTE: When I share a tried & true recipe, I always credit the source and often will send you to the site for the directions. All you need to do is click on “Print Recipe” below and it will take you to the full recipe. One extra step for an awesome recipe, that’s it! It’s important to me to share the love and send you to the original source.
Apple Pie Bars
Recipe from Ina Garten – Barefoot Contessa
Ingredients
Shortbread Bottom Crust and Crumble Topping
- 4 sticks of butter (1 pound), unsalted, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Apple Pie Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large)
- 1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, quartered, cored and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, unsalted
Directions
For the directions to this wonderful recipe, please head to Ina Garten’s site, Barefoot Contessa.
Sharing this recipe at Weekend Potluck.
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Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers!
Anonymous
Can you make these a day in advance? If so, how should they be stored?
Anonymous
What does the crust contain? Flour sugar and butter?
Diane Barber
That is ALOT OF BUTTER! AND THEN ANOTHER 1/2 STICK???
Mary Neumann
Diane, this tried and true has 133 reviews, 5-Stars, and lots of butter.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/apple-pie-bars-3769825
Pamela S
These look amazing! I have my Foodnetwork magazine out waiting to make this recipe! Been looking at it for days. I am having company this week-end so was planning on making them.