Apple Crisp Bars (GF & Vegan)
Apple Crisp Bars with an almond flour crust, sliced apples coated in warming spices, and an oat crisp topping. A wholesome fall treat!
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Servings: 9 slices
Equipment
- 8 by 8 baking dish
- parchment paper
- 2 medium bowls
- pastry cutter or 2 forks
Ingredients
Crust
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp butter (regular or vegan) melted
- 1¼ cups almond flour superfine blanched
Filling
- 3-4 medium honey crisp apples (or similar) cored, peeled, and thin sliced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg
Crisp Topping
- 4 tbsp butter (regular or vegan) cubed
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk butter, sugar, and vanilla until no lumps appear. Stir in the flour. Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.Bake 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl. Mix until apples are completely coated.
- In the same medium bowl as prior used, combine flour, oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Cut in the cubed butter with a pastry cutter or 2 forks until crumbly.
- Once the crust is done baking, spread apples evenly over the crust. Then sprinkle the crumble layer over top.Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden. Let cool then slice into bars. Serve as is or with a scoop of ice cream if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.