Apple Pie Bars

Apple Pie Bars and Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are delicious and easy-to-make treats that are perfect for any occasion. These bars are the perfect combination of gooey caramel, crunchy apples, and a flaky crust. In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps to make both Apple Pie Bars and Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars, so you can enjoy these mouth-watering bars in the comfort of your own home.

First up, let’s take a look at the recipe for Apple Pie Bars.

Ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
– 1 large egg
– 2 cups finely diced apples (2 medium sized apples)
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add the cubed butter to the flour mixture, and blend until you have a crumbly mixture.
4. Add the egg to the mixture and continue blending until the dough forms into a cohesive ball.
5. Spread half the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Combine the diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and flour in a separate bowl.
7. Sprinkle the apple mixture over the dough in the baking dish.
8. Crumble the remaining dough over the apple mixture, drizzle with melted butter.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool for 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

These Apple Pie Bars are perfect for a quick dessert or a sweet snack. The crunchy crust, sweet apples, and gooey caramel make for a delicious treat that everyone will love.

But what if you’re looking for a vegan option? Well, we’ve got you covered! Moving on to our next recipe, let’s take a look at how to make Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars.

Ingredients:

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 cup vegan margarine, chilled and cubed
– 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 2 cups finely diced apples (2 medium sized apples)
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Vegan Caramel:

– 3/4 cup coconut cream
– 1/2 cup light brown sugar
– 1/4 cup vegan margarine
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add the cubed margarine to the flour mixture, and blend until you have a crumbly mixture.
4. Add the applesauce to the mixture and continue blending until the dough forms into a cohesive ball.
5. Spread half the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Combine the diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and flour in a separate bowl.
7. Sprinkle the apple mixture over the dough in the baking dish.
8. Crumble the remaining dough over the apple mixture.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
10. While the bars are baking, make the caramel. Combine all caramel ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
11. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens to a caramel consistency.
12. Remove bars from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
13. Drizzle caramel over the top of the bars.
14. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

These Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are equally delicious and perfect for those looking for a dairy-free or vegan option. The addition of coconut cream and brown sugar adds a rich and buttery flavor that will make you forget all about traditional caramel.

In conclusion, Apple Pie Bars and Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are two treats that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Both recipes are simple to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a sweet snack, these bars are guaranteed to be a hit. So why not give them a try and see for yourself?