Apple Slab Pie Bars Delight Recipe
Apple Slab Pie Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery crust filled with spiced apples and topped with a crunchy oat mixture. Perfect for gatherings, these bars are easy to serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 4-6 tbsp ice water
- 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter cut into small pieces
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Add the chilled, cubed butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and egg yolk, then gradually mix in the ice water until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and flour.
- Roll out one disc of dough to fit a 13x18-inch baking sheet and transfer it to the sheet.
- Evenly distribute the apple mixture over the prepared crust and dot with small pieces of butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and chopped nuts, mixing until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apple filling and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For an extra indulgence, serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.