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Homemade Apple Pie Bars

These chewy apple pie bars are the perfect way to enjoy classic apple pie flavors in an easy to eat snack.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Homemade Apple Pie Bars
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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
40 minutes
Total
1 hour
Serves
12

There is something so comforting about the smell of cinnamon and apples baking in the oven. These bars have a soft crust and a sweet apple filling that makes them a favorite for families and guests alike.

My best advice is to use a crisp apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp because they hold their shape perfectly during baking. They taste wonderful when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl before slowly adding these dry ingredients into the butter mixture.

  5. 5

    Spread about two thirds of the dough into the bottom of your prepared pan to create the base layer.

  6. 6

    Toss the apple slices with the cinnamon in a medium bowl until they are evenly coated.

  7. 7

    Arrange the cinnamon apples over the dough base and drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top.

  8. 8

    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

  9. 9

    Let the bars cool completely in the pan before drizzling with caramel sauce and cutting into squares.

💡 Tips

Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you prefer them warm, pop a square in the microwave for ten seconds before serving.

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