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    Apple Pie Bars

    Published: Oct 27, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 24 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Apple Pie Bars - easy apple dessert made with a brown sugar crust and topping and cinnamon sugar-coated apple slices. You will love how delicious these bars are!

    Apple Pie Bars arranged on a plate.

    Recently, I received a message from one of my readers asking for an apple pie dessert that would not require making the traditional crust. She asked for a delicious apple pie like dessert yet easy. Apparently, the pie crust is scary not only for me but also for some of you. This simple dessert is my answer. The crust and topping are made from the same dough. It's super easy, mixed in a bowl and absolutely fool-proof. It's buttery and sweet. The filling is made of sweet cinnamon apple slices. When you toss the slices with sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice, the apples will release some juice. You need to add it all with the apple slices over the crust. It will create a caramel sauce that will bind the fruit.

    Apple Pie Bars on plate with apples next to it.

    The recipe is easily doubled if you want to make it for a family get-together or to entertain a larger group of apple dessert lovers.

    You can drizzle caramel sauce over each slice just before serving. Try my Microwave Caramel Sauce! You will love it! Of course, vanilla ice cream is a classic topping for apple pie and it goes perfectly with these bars too!

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

     

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    1. Barb says

      October 09, 2019 at 9:18 am

      Can’t find recipe!

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      • Anna says

        October 09, 2019 at 11:51 am

        Here you go: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/easy-apple-pie-bars/

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      October 30, 2014 at 1:44 am

      Oh my goodness, Anna! I need a dozen of these bars in my life. I'd eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And did you mention something about drizzling caramel sauce on top? Because I'm ALL OVER THAT.

      Reply
    3. Carla says

      October 28, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      YUM. I love how this incorporates the FLAVORS without the stress! YES!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 30, 2014 at 8:00 pm

        Thank you, Carla!

        Reply
    4. Jocelyn says

      October 28, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Those look amazing! I love the crumb topping all around those cinnamon apples...and drizzled in caramel? Oh, yeah!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 30, 2014 at 7:56 pm

        Thank you, Jocelyn!

        Reply
    5. katepickle says

      October 27, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      Oooh these looks SO good. Pinning this for next apple season! It's spring here right now so I might try a strawberry and rhubarb version!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 30, 2014 at 7:55 pm

        You must be in Australia! How fun! Hope you will give these bars a try! Thanks, Kate!

        Reply
    6. Melissa says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:59 am

      This look delicious. I make a recipe that is very similar. We grow 20 acres of apples here on our farm so I am always looking for new recipes.

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:47 pm

        I would love to have 20 acres of apple trees! Thank you, Melissa!

        Reply
    7. Dorothy says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Well, you know me, I love a good crust. But I almost love pie bars more because they're so much easier to serve. These are gorgeous!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:45 pm

        I need you to teach me! Thanks, Dorothy!

        Reply
    8. Becca says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:40 am

      You are SO right about pie crust being "all or nothing". I always seem to end up with soggy bottom, even when I par bake. These apple pie bars look like the perfect solution, and I just love the high piles of those sweet apples. YUM!

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:43 pm

        Thank you so much, Becca!

        Reply
    9. Sues says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:19 am

      Yum! These really do look like a classic apple pie, but in bar form. The filling of apple pie is my favorite, so these are perfect for me!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:41 pm

        The filling is so delicious! You will love it! Thanks, Sues!

        Reply
    10. Amina says

      October 27, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Autumnal perfection!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks, Amina!

        Reply
    11. Tonia says

      October 27, 2014 at 7:30 am

      I love that you put apple pie into a bar form!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:38 pm

        Thanks, Tonia!

        Reply
    12. Rachel says

      October 27, 2014 at 6:15 am

      These look beyond amazing!!!

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      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        October 27, 2014 at 8:34 pm

        Thanks, Rachel!

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