These Apple Pie Bars with Streusel Topping are soft, buttery, and packed with warm cinnamon apple flavor. An easy homemade dessert perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or cozy fall baking. Save this recipe for later.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and simple compared to traditional apple pie
Perfect balance of sweet apples and crunchy topping
Great for parties, holidays, and sharing
Budget-friendly ingredients
Easy to customize with spices or nuts
Ingredients
For the Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Apple Filling
4 apples, peeled and sliced
â…“ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Streusel Topping
1 cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup cold butter, cubed
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Press into the pan to form the crust.
Bake crust for 15 minutes until slightly set.
In a bowl, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix well.
Spread apple mixture evenly over the crust.
In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly to form streusel.
Sprinkle streusel evenly over apples.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Baking pan
Parchment paper
Peeler and knife
Measuring cups
Pastry cutter or fork
Tips and Variations
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for better flavor
Do not overmix streusel to keep it crumbly
Let bars cool fully for clean slices
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for crunch
Swap cinnamon with pumpkin spice for variation
Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days
Freeze for up to 2 months
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
Dust with powdered sugar before serving
Pair with coffee or hot tea
Great for dessert platters at parties
Nutrition Facts Approximate per serving
Calories 280
Carbohydrates 38g
Protein 3g
Fat 14g
Conclusion
These Apple Pie Bars with Streusel Topping are a simple, comforting dessert packed with warm cinnamon apple flavor and a buttery crunch. They are easy to make, perfect for sharing, and ideal for any occasion. Save this recipe for your next baking day.
FAQ
Can I freeze apple pie bars
Yes they freeze well for up to 2 months
Can I make them ahead of time
Yes they can be made a day in advance
What apples are best for this recipe
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best
Can I reduce the sugar
Yes adjust to taste depending on apple sweetness
Why is my streusel not crumbly
Butter may be too soft or overmixed