Indulge in Autumn Bliss with Maple Pecan Apple Crumble Bars
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Learn how to make delicious Maple Pecan Apple Crumble Bars. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups diced apples (I love using Granny Smith for their tartness)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the vanilla extract and eggs until just combined. The dough will be crumbly, which is perfect for the base and topping.
Press half of the dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
In another bowl, mix the diced apples, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread this apple mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the apple layer, pressing down gently.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This will help the bars hold their shape.
