German Apple Crumble Bars with Cinnamon Oat Topping

Delicious apple crumble bars with a buttery shortbread crust, a sweet and tart apple filling, and a crunchy cinnamon oat topping. Inspired by German apple cake traditions.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

365 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.67/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Snack•Dessert•Bread

Cuisine:

British

Ingredients

Servings

1.8cupsAll-Purpose Flour(Divided (1 cup for crust, 3/4 cup for topping))

£0.35

0.8cupCold Unsalted Butter(Cut into cubes, divided (1/2 cup for crust, 1/4 cup for topping))

£1.80

0.5cupGranulated Sugar(Divided (1/4 cup for crust, 1/4 cup for topping))

£0.20

0.3cupBrown Sugar(Packed)

£0.15

0.3teaspoonSalt(Divided (1/8 tsp for crust, 1/8 tsp for topping))

£1.80

0.5cupRolled Oats(Old-fashioned oats)

£0.25

1teaspoonGround Cinnamon(For topping)

£0.10

4mediumApples(Peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix))

£1.20

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1tablespoonCornstarch

£0.05

1tablespoonWater

Total Cost

£6.00

£0.67 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2.
**Make the shortbread crust:** In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup cold cubed butter, and 1/8 tsp salt. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
4.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
5.
**Make the apple filling:** While the crust is baking, in a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with lemon juice.
6.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the bowl with the apples. Mix to combine.
7.
In a medium saucepan, cook the apples over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until softened. Set aside.
8.
**Make the cinnamon oat topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cold cubed butter, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt.
9.
Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
10.
Remove the partially baked crust from the oven.
11.
Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust.
12.
Sprinkle the cinnamon oat topping evenly over the apple filling.
13.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
14.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This helps the filling to set.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (90g)

365 kcal / 1527 kJ

Carbs

51g

20% of RDA

Fat

17g

24% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

23 g

26% of RDA

Sodium

90 mg

4% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes after cooling.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

9x13 inch baking pan

Mixing bowls

Saucepan

Wine Pairings

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German Apple Crumble Bars with Cinnamon Oat Topping

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