Apple pie bars – cinnamon flavored bars with a buttery crust, apple slices, custard and streusel topping
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
And peaches seem to be keeping me away 🙂 I have no idea where this week went. Between traveling and dealing with some blog issues, this week came and went in a jiffy.
And I have the feeling fall will be upon us in a blink on an eye.
These days the sun stayed mostly behind the clouds, leaving room for lots of rain.
Grocery store shelves are filled with Halloween candy.
Yesterday I even baked with pumpkin spice Hershey’s kisses.
Yes, my dear friends, fall is just around the corner.
Summer fruit is replaced with grapes and apples.
Apples, although you can find these fruit year-round fall is the apple season.
Fall is the perfect time for the year to enjoy some apple pie.
Since I rarely make pies I opted for some bars, easier to just grab and go.
And I know this is the longest recipe in the history of this blog, but trust me, it’s all worth it.
Over the buttery crust the soften apple slices are laid, custard is poured to hold everything in place and when it’s almost done the streusel topping is spread over.
When cooled the bars are cut to enjoy a soft, moist cinnamon flavored bar.
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Apple pie bars from Food and Wine
Sending love your way,
Roxana
Forget apple pie – I’ll take one of these bars anytime! Oh my goodness – they look incredible!!!
I can’t even imagine Halloween yet, Roxana, but I can certainly have one of these apple pie bars! They’re beautiful 🙂
I guess my comment from earlier disappeared – what I said was, I love apple pie bars and this version looks quite tempting! 🙂
Hi Laura,
I had some problems with the site earlier (made it disappeared completely), had to republish the post again later in the day and lost all the previous comments.
Glad now is working again.
I about died yesterday when I walked into our Target and saw all the Halloween stuff! I don’t want summer to be over yet! However, fall does bring my favorite comforting foods. 🙂 These apple pie bars sound incredible!
These streusel bars look BETTER than an apple pie!
We say the same in Greece too about the apples! These bars look perfect and very inviting!
I so wish that fall was right around the corner here! We still have a few more months of sweltering heat!!! I saw those pumpkin spice hershey kisses on your instagram and have already put in a request to my mom to send some to Israel as soon as possible!!! These apple pie bars look incredible. So yummy.
Beautiful apple pie bars Roxana! I have started seeing apples at our farmers markets and will be picking up a bag this weekend, I love apple season! But, I’m not ready for Fall yet;-)
I’m going to need these bars in my life, because it just wouldn’t be right without them. They look so good.
I love this idea! These look delicious 🙂 I’m so excited for fall, but I’m still hanging onto summer a little bit 🙂
I just made these but just cooked the crust by itself for 20 minutes before I added the rest of the ingredients, it was AMAZING! What a delicious treat for fall (or anyday of the year). Thank you for this awesome dessert!
Hi Kara,
So happy to hear you made these bars and loved them!
Did you bake the crust for 20 minutes instead of 15 as I said?
Oh, yes please. Just the one slice thanks. Or maybe two 🙂
These are just gorgeous!
Wow Roxana….just look at the layers on these bars! So glad to see an apple recipe because I AM READY FOR FALL! These look scrumptious and like you….I love all the flavors of the pie, but in a portable form! Your pictures are wonderful! : )
I love all your bar inspirations. Apple pie bar is perfect for me since I can’t get enough of apple desserts. The crust looks so good (and the filling and the topping!LOL)Love it:)
I love all your bar desserts and this one is no exception. The crumb topping sounds to die for!
This is like an apple pie on the go. I love it! I realized the sun sets a little bit earlier but we’re having warm weeks these days. You start talking about fall, I better start sharing my ice cream recipes soon. LOL! You always have the best bars Roxana! 😉
Homemade apple pie in your hands…YES, please!
When you talk about fall and associate it with apples and halloween, it doesn’t sound so bad…not bad at all. 🙂
Mmm what a nice think layer of struesel on these.
Just delicious! I love pies and bars of all kinds, and I’m always excited about apples. Thank you for sharing a delectable recipe!
Making apple bars has been on my list for quite sometime. NOW I have a brilliant recipe to use – they look absolutely perfect. 🙂
Just finished making this…. now, how important is the rule to let it cool before cutting into it? Cause I’m pretty sure I’m about to break that rule 😛
LOL. It looks and smells delicious!! (I did tweak a few things, but the basic recipe is the same I wanted mine thicker is all)
i’m pretty sure by now you cut them 😉
Just add a little chocolate and you are good 🙂 These look amazing!
Found you via pinterest… These look delicious. Can’t wait to give them a try! Quick question: how well would these freeze if I want to make a double batch? I know fresh is always best, but it would be nice to enjoy these even when I don’t have time to cook. 🙂
Hi Crystal,
I actually froze these bars so I know for sure they freeze well. Just take a few out, as needed, and let them get to room temperature before eating them.
Let me know how they turn out!
Roxana
I’m still hanging on to summer as tight as I can, but these bars almost got me to change my mind. The pictures of them are mouthwatering and certainly enough to get me to make them 🙂
Just repinned…the looks fabulous Roxana! The layers, the crumble chunks, the flavor…mmmm!
i want to make these soooooo badly. i don’t have an 11×7 pan. would a 9×13 work? please say yes! LOL
Hi Weeble,
I don’t advice you to use a 9X13 pan unless you double the quantities.
You could use a 8X8 pan or even a round 9 inch pan if you have.
Roxana
okie doke roxana, going to double the recipe! thanks for your prompt reply:)
Hi Roxana,
I was wondering if this recipe can be made and then frozen to be eaten at a later time? I have a party coming up and need things I can make completely ahead of time and pull out on the day. If not can you link me with some of your recipes you think this would work with (I am eyeing up the Dulce de Leche chocolate cheesecake bars as well)
Hi Shannon,
I would not recommend freezing the apple dulce de leche tart so the apples don’t get sort of mushy when you bring them to room temperature.
As for these cheesecake bars. You can definitely bake them a couple of days in advance and top with the thin layer of dulce de leche. Leave the ganache layer until the day you need them. Keep the bars in an airtight container.
There are lots of recipes that can be made in advance, it all depends on what you’re exactly looking for
Happy baking,
Roxana
These look incredible!! I not only want to make these as soon as possible, my mind instantly jumped to the same bar design but with sliced banana and caramel instead of custard…both versions would be to die for 🙂
Wish I could grab some.
good day could you please tell me if there is any way i can receive all the recipes you post on your website via email? i love all your recipes but cant open or print any of them
Hi Belinda,
You can sign up to receive email updates here
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Thanks,
Roxana
great bars for the fall!
Hey Roxanna: I made these recently. They turned out just like your picture, very pretty! I noticed after tasting one, though, that they were missing something: I think it’s the fact that there is no salt in any part of the recipe! Maybe adding some to the crust or topping would pick up the sweet flavors a little?
Hi Renee,
Indeed, a pinch of salt will help bring out the flavors. There are lots of recipes where I forgot to add salt as one of the ingredients, I though, everyone knows a little salt makes everything better.
Will edit the recipe right now.
Thanks
An 11 x 7 pan? I don’t think I have ever seen one this size….
Hi Kathy,
an 11X7″ pan is a very popular one. It can also be found under the brownie pan name.
Hi Roxana,
didn’t notice the update to your recipe regarding salt, as suggested by a reader/baker. To what part of the recipe and how much?
Also, looks llike your apple slices are quite thin, probably thinner than typical apple pie?
Hi Pecival,
you can add a little salt to the crust and a little to the streusel topping.
Hi! These look delicious and I am making them for a fall themed Bridal shower tomorrow. Two questions I had… 1: is it ok to use a blender if I do not have a food processor? 2: How many people does this serve? Or how many bars does it make? I need it to feed 20-25 people and it is one of two desserts we are serving so there should probably be about two a person available maybe more….
Hi Stephanie,
If you do not have a food processor you can use a pastry cutter or a fork. A mixer is not recommended.
Depending on how small/big you cut the bars one pan yields 15-18 bars. I advise you to make 2-3 pans or another dessert.
Can these bars be frozen? I am baking for a wedding next month and would love to include these bars on the cookie table. Thank you
Hi Ellen,
I have never frozen these bars before so I don’t know what to advise you, although i have the feeling, if you wrap them well so they don’t get freezer burns they will keep well. Just leave in the fridge overnight to thaw.
This may be a dumb question, but is Saran Wrap the same as plastic foil? I’ve never heard of plastic foil.
Hi Linda,
Plastic wrap, saran wrap, food wrap is the same thing