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Delicious Apple Crumble Bars

This recipe is perfect for the fall season and would make a great addition to your Thanksgiving Day feast. The bars are made with a delicious crumble topping and are packed with juicy apples. I love to serve them with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or hot coffee.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Bars
Calories 525 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup vegan butter at room temperature

Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups water cold
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 5 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced; Honeycrisp or Granny Smith

Topping:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cinnamon ground
  • 1 cup vegan butter

Instructions
 

Get ready!

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the baking tray with baking parchment paper.

Bake the shortbread base:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, and vegan butter. Mix them well until the dough forms.
  • Over a prepared baking tray, set the dough evenly into the bottom of the baking tray. poke the dough with the pork to easily bake.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Set them aside.

Make the apple filling:

  • In a medium pot, stir together the cold water, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, and cinnamon. Stir them well until everything is incorporated.
  • Add the diced apples and cook them for 10 minutes over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and set them aside.

Make a crumb topping:

  • In a mixing bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and vegan butter until it looks like breadcrumbs.

Let's get baking:

  • Over a baked shortbread, pour and spread the apple filling then add the prepared crumb topping.
  • Bake them for 50 minutes. Remove from the oven; allow cooling for one hour. Then, transfer them into a fridge and let them sit for 3 hours.
  • Once chilled, cut them into 12 squares and pair them with hot coffee or ice cream.

Notes

Vegan Globetrotter Suggestions and Tips
Serving Suggestions
  • Serve them with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.
  • You can also serve them with non-dairy milk or yogurt for a quick snack.
  • Best serve when cold
Storing Tips
  • Store these bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezer for up to 2 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
Recipe Tips
Feel free to add other spices to the crumble topping like cinnamon or nutmeg. You can also use different kinds of apples in this recipe like Granny Smith apples or  Honeycrisp apples.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 249mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1539IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 4mg
Keyword apple bars, apple recipe, crumble bars, holiday vegan recipe, plant-based, vegan
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