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Easy Apple Crisp Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 9 bars
Calories 250
Delight in these easy-to-make apple crisp bars with a sweet, spiced apple filling and crunchy oat topping.

Ingredients

Dough and topping

  • 1 ½ cups old fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon flour (divided)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (divided)
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 8 tablespoons butter (melted)

Apple filling

  • 6 cups peeled and thinly sliced baking apples (about 3 large apples)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon flour (remaining)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (remaining)
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (remaining)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (remaining)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment.
  • Mix oats, 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and baking soda. Stir in melted butter. Set aside 1 cup of oat mixture. Press remaining into dish.
  • Combine apples, sugar, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Spread over crust. Crumble reserved oat mixture on top.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Apple, bars, crisp