Apple Bars With Oatmeal Crumb Topping Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Bars With Oatmeal Crumb Topping

• Unsalted Butter
• All Purpose Flour
• Light Brown Sugar
• Rolled Oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Apple Pie Filling
• Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 cup water

How to Make Apple Bars With Oatmeal Crumb Topping

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. **Make the crust:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 2 cups all-purpose flour until crumbly.
3. Press the mixture firmly into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
6. **Make the apple filling:** In a bowl, toss the sliced apples with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
7. **Make the topping:** In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
8. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
9. **Assemble the bars:** Spread the apple filling evenly over the cooled crust, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
10. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apple filling.
11. Sprinkle with an additional 3 tablespoons of rolled oats.
12. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
13. Let cool completely before glazing.
14. **Make the glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
15. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
16. Let the glaze set for 15-20 minutes before cutting into bars and serving.