Apple Crisp Bars

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Warm from the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, these Apple Crisp Bars are the perfect sweet treat on a crisp fall night!

apple crisp bar on white plate topped with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce

This recipe is sponsored by Crunch Pakยฎ.

If your family enjoys eating an apple crisp, they will love this recipe because it puts it in a bar. It’s almost an apple crisp recipe, but, in a bar form. Not to mention your house is left smelling amazing, thanks to the wonderful flavors of the spices. You can simply enjoy these apple crisp bars by themselves. However, top it with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce for an over the top dessert recipe.

Related: Know Your Apples – This is a great guide to read to educate yourself on all things apples!

Ingredients Needed for Apple Crisp Bars

Chances are you have the majority of the ingredients already in your kitchen!

Save time with peeled and sliced apples! We love using Crunch Pakยฎ Peeled Apple Slices for this recipe since the work is done for you. It saves time, and you still have the same great flavor.

ingredients for apple crisp bar

For the filling:

  • 24 oz Crunch Pakยฎ Peeled Apple Slices
  • lemon juice
  • all-purpose flour
  • granulated sugar
  • ground cinnamon

For the crust & topping:

  • unsalted butter
  • all-purpose flour
  • oats old fashioned – you can also use quick-cooking oats as well.
  • light brown sugar
  • baking powder
  • ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Crisp Bars

Note: It is important to note that we used the same ingredients for the crust and pulsed into a crumb like texture. When preparing this recipe, we recommend setting a food processor/blender out and a large bowl. As you are measuring the ingredients out, measure once for the food processor or blender and again for the crumb topping.

oatmeal crust in baking dish

To make the crust: Preheat the oven to 300ยฐF. Combine all of the crust ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until there are only small lumps. Pour the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Pack it down firmly (with your fingers or back of a spoon). Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, and set aside. Then, increase the oven temperature to 350ยฐF.

glass bowl with apples coated in baking powder, flour and cinnamon

To make the filling: Combine all of the filling ingredients into a medium bowl. Then mix until all apple slices are completely coated in the mixture.

crumble mixture topped on apples in baking dish


To make the topping: 
 In a medium bowl, combine all of the topping ingredients. Mix with a fork until it is crumbly.

overhead shot of apple crisp bars in baking dish cut into 12 pieces

Assemble and Bake: Place the apple filling mixture on top of the baked crust and spread it evenly. Finally, spread the topping mixture evenly over the apple mixture. Bake for 40 minutes and then let it cool to room temperature. Cut into 12 bars and then serve. Enjoy!

close up of apple crisp bars

Can you freeze apple crisp bars?

Apple crisp bars are a great recipe that you can freeze before baking. Using an aluminum metal pan, assemble the recipe. Secure with aluminum foil or a pan cover and store in the freezer for up to two months.

Once you are ready to enjoy, follow the directions to bake and be sure to add on an additional 15-30 minutes of baking time as it’s frozen.

apple crisp bar on white plate with bag of Crunch Pak apples in background

How to Store Leftovers

Keep any leftover apple crisp in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. The crumble top will lose its crunchiness. However, you can reheat in the oven before serving.

overhead shot of apple crisp bar on white plate with bag of crunch pak sliced apples

More Delicious Apple Recipes You Must Try

Why We Love Crunch Pakยฎ

Crunch Pak has been in business for over 20 years and grows their apples in Wenatchee Valley, WA โ€“ known as the apple capital of the world. They are passionate about creating balanced and yummy snacks that you and your kids will love.

As moms ourselves, we love buying their ready-to-eat snacks for busy days, road trips, summer camps, and more. They even do taste tests with kids at their local elementary school to make sure your kids will love their snacks. Find out why we feel that Crunch Pakยฎ is America’s Healthy Snacking Company.

5 from 1 vote

Apple Crisp Bars

Warm from the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, theseย Apple Crisp Barsย are the perfect sweet treat on a crisp fall night!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings12 servings

Ingredients 

For the Crust

  • ยฝ cup unsalted butter cut into small squares
  • ยพ cup all-purpose flour
  • ยพ cup oats old fashioned
  • ยพ cup light brown sugar
  • ยพ tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Filling

  • 24 oz Crunch Pak Peeled Apple Slices
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ยฝ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Topping

  • ยฝ cup unsalted butter cut into small squares
  • ยพ cup all-purpose flour
  • ยพ cup oats old fashioned
  • ยพ cup light brown sugar
  • ยพ tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • To make the crust: Preheat the oven to 300ยฐF. Combine all of the crust ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until there are only small lumps. Pour the mixture into a 9ร—13-inch baking pan. Pack it down firmly (with your fingers or back of a spoon). Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 350ยฐF.
  • To make the filling: Combine all of the filling ingredients into a medium bowl and then mix until all apple slices are completely coated in the mixture.
  • To make the topping: In a medium bowl, combine all of the topping ingredients. Mix with a fork until it is crumbly.
  • Assemble and Bake: Place the apple filling mixture on top of the baked crust and spread it evenly. Finally, spread the topping mixture evenly over the apple mixture. Bake for 40 minutes and then let it cool to room temperature. Cut into 12 bars and then serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

It is important to note that we used the same ingredients for the crust and pulsed into a crumb like texture. When preparing this recipe, we recommend setting a food processor/blender out and a large bowl. As you are measuring the ingredients out, measure once for the food processor or blender and again for the crumb topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 378
Keyword: Apple Crisp Bars
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Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe. Connect with Lori on LinkedIn.

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