Go Back
Apple crumb bar

17) Quick Apple Crumb Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 cups peeled chopped apples (about 3 medium)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Toss apples with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice; set aside.
  3. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Work in cold butter with a fork or fingers until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Press half the crumbs into pan. Scatter apples over base.
  5. Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly on top. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and apples are bubbly. Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Servings: 12