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Apple Crisp-Browned Butter Bars

Apple Crisp-Browned Butter Bars

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 65 Min
  • 16 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • For Crust and Crumble

    • 🧈 ¾ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 🥚 1 large egg yolk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • For Apple Filling

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 🍎 6 cups chopped apples
    • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar (divided)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 🍋 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 pinch salt

STEPS

1

Cook ¾ cup butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until melted and light brown, about 12-15 minutes. Pour into a bowl and freeze until solid, about 30 minutes.

2

For the filling: melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and toss.

3

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

4

Mix flour, oats, ⅔ cup brown sugar, baking powder, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and salt. Grate frozen butter or chop into small pieces. Cut butter into the mixture until coarse crumbs form. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract; stir until dough forms. Press two-thirds of the dough (about 2 2/3 cups) evenly into the prepared pan.

5

Bake the crust until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

6

Spread the apple mixture over the baked crust. Crumble the remaining dough over the top. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Use parchment to lift bars, transfer to cutting board, and cut into squares.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

215

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 28
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Ensure the butter is browned but not burned; it enhances the flavor.Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.Make ahead: These bars store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days.