Apple Pie Bars Recipe

🍎 Apple Pie Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade if you prefer)
• 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)

For the filling:

• 5–6 medium apples (peeled, cored, sliced thin)
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (to thicken)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the apples
   
   • In a bowl, toss apple slices with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Assemble the pie
   
   • Roll out one pie crust and place it in a greased baking dish (9×13 works well).
   • Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
   • Roll out the second crust and place it on top. Pinch the edges to seal.
5. Bake
   
   • Brush the top with beaten egg for that golden color.
   • Cut a few small slits for steam to escape.
   • Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
7. Glaze & Serve
   
   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth icing.
   • Drizzle over cooled pie bars before slicing.