Pink Lady Apple Crumble Bars

If you love apple crumble then you will love this recipe for apple crumble bars. They are crumbly, flavoursome and they go perfectly with custard, ice-cream or whipped cream.

Since I was a child, apple crumble has been one of my favourite’s desserts. It was one of the things I always looked forward to so whenever I make apple crumble it always brings me back to happy memories in my childhood. My grandmother made the best apple crumble so this recipe is inspired by her apple crumble recipe but in the form of crumble bars.

A good thing about making apple crumble bars is that they are portioned out so you can easily know how many calories you are eating which is not so easy to do with a pie. Crumble bars are also great because my family can just grab one when in need of a sweet treat.

To make this this apple crumble recipe, I use pink lady apples as they're my favourite apple. I love them because they have the perfect flavour and texture which are great for baking.

These crumble slices are made using a combination of flour and oats. They are flavoured with cinnamon and nutmeg which really do bring out the flavours of the apples. They can be served cold or warm and only need 30 seconds in the microwave to reheat.

Ingredients for Pink Lady Apple Crumble Bars

Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

For the Filling

• Apples - pink lady apples or your favourite apples.
• Sugar - I use granulated sugar for the filling.
• Cornflour - also known as cornstarch.
• Lemon juice - squeezed from a fresh lemon.
• Spices - ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
• Vanilla extract - use good quality vanilla extract.

For the Crumble

• Flour - I use plain flour.
• Oats - I use rolled oats.
• Sugar - I use a combination of granulated sugar and soft brown sugar.
• Salt - I use sea salt.
• Butter - I use unsalted butter.

How to Make Pink Lady Apple Crumble Bars

1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 5/375^oF/190^oC/170^oC fan and line a 8 x 8 inch (20cm) baking tin with baking paper. Make the filling by adding the chopped apple, granulated sugar, cornflour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract to a medium bowl then combine. Set aside.

2. To a stand mixer bowl, add and combine the plain flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt. Add the butter to a microwavable bowl and melt it in the microwave using 30 second increments. Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the dry ingredients and use the paddle attachment to combine the butter with the dry ingredients. You can also use a hand mixer to complete this step.

3. Pour just over half of the crumble mixture into the baking tin then evenly spread and press the mixture into the bottom of the baking tin. Ensure it is tight and compact. Spread the apple filling evenly on top of the pressed down crumble. Now take the rest of the crumble, sprinkle it on top of the apples and slightly press down. Optionally, you can sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into 16 bars.

Recipe Tips

• I use pink lady apples for these crumble bars but you can use any apples you desire. Some apples are not great for baking but you can read this post on the best apples for baking.
• For this recipe I use a 8 x 8 (20 x 20cm) inch baking tin.

Nutrition

Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 218kcal | Fat: 10.2g | Saturates: 6.0g | Carbs: 29.9g | Sugar: 15.2g | Fibre: 1.5g | Protein: 2.2g | Salt: 0.05g.

Storage

Store these apple crumble bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days.

Any apple crumble bars left over after 2 days can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can serve cold or you can reheat the bars in the oven or microwave.

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