Apple Crumb Squares Recipe

Craveable Apple Crumb Squares! These ridiculously easy bars are ready in under an hour. Sweet, tender apples baked under a buttery, crunchy crumb topping – pure comfort food perfection. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 164.2 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Crumb Squares

  • 1 1/2 cups instant oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Salt
  • Baking Soda
  • Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
  • Applesauce
  • Walnuts
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 cups peeled, sliced apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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How to Make Apple Crumb Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and oats. Mix until crumbly.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the peeled and sliced apples, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  5. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
  7. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

19g

Carbs

7g

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