Have you been following the Apple a Day Party over at Baked by Rachel? I sure hope you have, because she has been having some amazing things show up all month long. I am so excited to be a part of it today. When Rachel asked me, I could not respond fast enough, and there was no hesitation over what I would make.
I grew up with these bars. They were at my Grandparents house every time we would visit in the fall. I think this is only the 2nd time I have made them on my own. And they completely took me back to being a kid. Please go over to Rachel’s. Get this recipe, and check out all of the other amazing treats her friends have shared this month!
Apple Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Fresh apples are baked into a delicious crust, and topped with a drizzle of frosting!
Servings: 24
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups cornflakes , crushed
Filling
- 4-5 apples , pealed and sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 Tbls milk (approx.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 12x 17 jelly roll pan.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the crust, except the cornflakes. Using a pastry cutter or a fork work everything together (like you would a pie crust). Once everything is combined divide the dough in half. Using your fingers press 1/2 of the dough into the prepared pan. It will be thin that is ok. Sprinkle the corn flakes evenly over the crust.
- In a separate bowl toss the apples, sugar and cinnamon together. Once well coated, spread the apples evenly over the crust. Cover the apples with the remaining crust. It can be a little sticky, so I roll out small portions and place it on top. Kind of like patchwork.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Turn down to 350 degrees and bake for 40 more minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Once cool you can frost, if using.
- For the frosting mix everything together, and adjust the amount of milk to get a thin and almost drizzle-able frosting.
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
Thanks so much for joining the party Erin! I love these bars… especially the icing mmm 🙂
Lemons and Anchovies says
Sounds so good, Erin. Checking it out now. 🙂
RavieNomNoms says
OOO yumm-o! Those looks fantastic!
Kate@Diethood says
Oh my yummmmm!!! Icing and apples…sold! 🙂
Patty says
These apple bars look good Erin, I’ll have to check out the apple party, such a great idea!
Tracey says
I love these Erin – it’s like an easier, more fantastic version of apple pie. And with a glaze too – it doesn’t get much better 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love apple bars, yum!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
This looks like a giant awesome pop tart!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I’ve never seen anything like this! Going over to check it out.
Sprigs of Rosemary says
I’m impressed that there are still so many new ways to use apples! (It does look like a pop tart!)
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
My grandma used to make something a lot like these! Love!
Cassie says
These look so great Erin, love the layers!
Ramona says
These looks amazing good!! I love the glaze topping… going to go check out the recipe. 🙂
Ramona says
Okay.. I think I need to re-read my typing when I’m drooling. I meant to say these look amazingly good. 🙂
Ashley Manila says
These look so decadent, and perfect for fall!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
This looks delicious, Erin! Very seasonal and honestly really like this recipe..well done!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
WOW – loving these bars! With Fall in full swing and apple being one of the highlights, I need to make these bars. Delish!!!!
Carrian@ohsweetbasil says
This is looking like a must try! Thanks for sharing the recipe, can’t wait to have this one for breakfa, I mean dessert!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Yum! Lots of icing and goes well with apples! We buy lots of apples at once, and it’s nice to know there are easy bars like this we can make with apples!
Lora @cakeduchess says
I love apple baking parties. The icing looks fantastic on these sweet bars. :p
Meghan says
Yay for apple bars! These look awesome Erin!!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
love apple bars!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I love all the apple recipes I’m seeing lately and these apple bars look like a keeper.
Alyssa says
Those look wonderful. I love those recipes that take you back to being a kid again too!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
I;ve been so sick this week – no taste buds, no appetite. But this thing will bring me back to life, if only we were neighbors and I can drop in for a slice (or two)! Delicious!
Cass @foodmyfriend says
So perfectly puffed! I haven’t had apple bars but they seem popular at the moment. I’ll have to give them a try!