Grandma’s Apple Crumb Bars
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A timeless treat with a buttery crust, tender apple filling, and a golden crumb topping — just like Grandma used to make.
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🧂 Ingredients
For the Crust & Topping
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2½ cups |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | ½ teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter (cold, cubed) | 1 cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
For the Apple Filling
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Apples (peeled, diced) | 5 cups |
| Granulated sugar | ½ cup |
| All-purpose flour | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground cinnamon | ½ teaspoon |
| Ground nutmeg | ¼ teaspoon |
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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2️⃣ Make the Crust & Topping
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg until combined. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Prepare the Filling
In a separate bowl, toss diced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
4️⃣ Add the Crumb Topping
Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the apples to create a rustic topping.
5️⃣ Bake & Cool
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the apples are tender. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
