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Irresistible Apple Pie Dump Bars You Need to Try Today

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Learn how to make delicious Apple Pie Dump Bars. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (you can substitute half with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but it adds a lovely depth)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled (butter is key—don’t swap for margarine)
  • 5 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (I prefer Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for their balance)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust depending on how sweet your apples are)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to brighten the apple flavor and prevent browning)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper. This pan size helps the bars bake evenly and makes cutting easier.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly mixed. I always take a moment here to breathe in that cinnamon aroma – it’s like a little mountain magic.
  3. Pour in the melted butter and stir until everything comes together into a crumbly mixture. It should hold together when you press it with your fingers but still be loose enough to crumble.
  4. Press about two-thirds of this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. I like to use the bottom of a glass or my hands, just like Mama Lu taught me while we’d talk about the day’s happenings.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. This little step wakes up the apples and adds brightness that balances the sweetness.
  6. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust layer in the pan, making sure the apples are in a single, generous layer. The fruit is the heart of this recipe, just like the stories we shared on that weathered porch.
  7. Crumble the remaining oat and flour mixture over the apples, sprinkling it evenly. If you’re using nuts, sprinkle them on top now for a nice added texture.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and you see the apple filling bubbling around the edges. The smell will fill your kitchen with that unmistakable fall warmth.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Cooling helps the layers set, making for clean slices and a better eating experience.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/apple-pie-dump-bars/