Description
Deliciously layered shortbread bars topped with a sweet apple crisp, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peeled and sliced apples
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan to form the shortbread base.
- In another bowl, combine the sliced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the shortbread base.
- In a separate bowl, mix the oats and chopped nuts with the remaining shortbread mixture until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg