Grandma’s Easy Apple Pie Bars

These old-fashioned apple pie bars feature a buttery crust, a warmly spiced apple filling, and a crumbly topping. They’re easier than a traditional pie and perfect for sharing.

Makes: 16–20 bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes

Ingredients

Crust & Crumble
2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Filling
5 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (about 5–6 medium apples)
⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Glaze
1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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