Apple Pie Bars

All the flavors of apple pie in an easy dessert bar that's perfect for feeding a crowd. These Apple Pie Bars are delicious year round and especially delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1/2 cup salted butter at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 cups apple pie filling (one 20 ounce can)

Drizzle

1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cream butter; add sugar and mix well.
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
Spread 3/4 of dough in a lightly grease 8x11 OR 8x8 inch baking pan.
Spread apple pie filling over dough.
Spoon remaining dough over pie filling, spreading lightly. *Not all pie filling will be covered.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
Cool 15 minutes; combine drizzle ingredients and spoon over bars.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Make them gluten free by substituting almond flour or 1:1 gluten free flour
Use any flavor of pie filling (peach, raspberry, blueberry, or any of your favorites!)
Use homemade apple pie filling instead of canned
Use a combination of pie filling flavors
Add a streusel topping by combining 1/4 cup flour, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 Tablespoons melted butter and sprinkling over the top before baking
Add cinnamon to the powdered sugar glaze
Skip the glaze and drizzle with caramel topping instead

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