Apple Crumb Bars Recipe
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Apple Crumb Bars

By: Barbara Pickard 
"This has been a favorite recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple bars for parties and for family, and they're always a hit."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (18)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 36 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups butter, divided
  • 5 cups thinly sliced pared apples
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, baking soda and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter. Reserve 2 cups for topping; lightly pat remaining crumbs into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Arrange apples on top of crumbs; set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla and remaining butter. Bring to a boil and cook until thick; spread on apples. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by Alison   view full review
These bars were pretty good. I liked that they weren't too sweet. My own disappointment was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by STELLATO   view full review
Excellent filling and glaze! Crust was a bit on the dry side. I think it could have used more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by StaceyL   view full review
These are soooo yummy! Few things though. Make sure you mix the sugar and corn starch before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by KIMBACUB   view full review
I would have given these a 3 but my husbands co-workers loved them so I bumped them up to a 4....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by lhanock   view full review
This was absolutely delicious! Wouldn't change a thing on it, it came out perfect!!! Thanks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2010 by Kate S.   view full review
So good. I added some apple pie spice and cardamom to the top of the apples before adding the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by SARAHFLOWERS   view full review
Pretty good. Easy to make. I read how some reviewers thought it was bland so I used Maple and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by laalbanese   view full review
Kind of bland
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2008 by NICOLE85   view full review
These were delicious! My co-workers loved them! I reserved the 2 cups for the topping, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2007 by por   view full review
This is one good recipe. Just baked it today for our company gathering. I agree with the first...

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