Deliciously Sweet Cinnamon Apple Pie Bars – The Perfect Treat!

Cinnamon Apple Pie Bars are a delicious and easy to make dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. These bars have a delicious and crumbly crust made from butter, sugar, flour, and cinnamon, and are filled with a sweet and tart apple filling. The bars are then topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping that adds an extra layer of flavor and crunch.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Crust

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
• In a medium bowl, stir together melted butter, sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until combined.
• Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Filling

• In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
• Spread apple mixture over the crust.
• In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, remaining 1/4 cup flour, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until combined.
• Sprinkle streusel topping over apple mixture.

Bake

• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Cool before cutting into bars.

These Cinnamon Apple Pie Bars are a perfect dessert for any occasion. The buttery crust and cinnamon streusel topping add an extra layer of flavor and crunch to the sweet and tart apple filling. Enjoy these bars as is, or with a scoop of ice cream for a truly decadent treat.