A cozy dessert featuring a buttery shortbread-style crust, warmly spiced apple filling, and a golden crumb topping. Simple, comforting, and perfect for slicing into tender dessert bars.
Ingredients
For the Crust & Crumb Topping
Ingredient
Amount
All-purpose flour
2½ cups
Granulated sugar
1 cup
Baking powder
½ teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon
Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup
Large egg
1
For the Apple Filling
Ingredient
Amount
Apples, peeled and diced
5 cups
Granulated sugar
½ cup
All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon
Ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon
Directions
Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Make the crumb mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Add the egg and mix until the dough comes together. Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Prepare the apples: In another bowl, combine the diced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Layer the filling: Spread the seasoned apples evenly over the prepared crust.
Add the topping: Break the remaining dough into small pieces and scatter them evenly over the apples.
Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Cool and slice: Allow the dessert to cool completely in the pan before cutting it into bars and serving.
