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5 from 3 votes

Apple Pie Bars

With a buttery shortbread crust, tender apple filling and a crumbly streusel topping, these easy apple pie bars are the perfect alternative to traditional apple pie. They're vegan, too!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple crisp dessert recipes, apple pie bars, apple pie bars apple pie bars recipe apple pie filling desserts apple pie desserts apple crisp dessert recipes, apple pie desserts, apple pie filling desserts, dairy free dessert, dessert
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 12 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

For the apple filling:

  • 6 apples chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

For the crumb topping:

  • 6 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 cup granola*
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • In a food processor, blend crust ingredients until a dough forms. Remove from bowl and press into an 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine filling ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. Pour over crust.
  • In a food processor, combine crumb topping ingredients. Blend until a small crumb forms. Crumble evenly over apple filling.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely before removing from pan and slicing.

Notes

*Be sure to use dairy free granola.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin C: 5mg