Categories: Apples, Cookies, Dessert
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup rolled oat (not quick cooking)
- 3 tablespoons rolled oats, reserved for sprinkling (not quick cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
- Filling:
- 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon water
Directions
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To make the crust: in a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter and flour until crumbly and well combined.
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Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 13×9 inch baking pan.
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Using your hands, pat the crust firmly and evenly into the pan.
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Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes; remove from oven a let cool completely, about 45 minutes.
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To make the topping: in a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, oats, and cinnamon together.
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With a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; then using your hands, toss until all the ingredients are well combined; set aside.
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When the crust is cooled, evenly spread the apple filling over the crust, leaving a 1/4-inch edge all around.
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Sprinkle the crumb topping over the apple filling; sprinkle the additional 3 tablespoons rolled oats over the crumb topping.
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Bake for 45 minutes; allow to cool to room temperature.
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To make the glaze: In a bowl, combine the sugar and water; beat until smooth.
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Cover until ready to use.
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When the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze decoratively over the crumb topping.
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Allow the glaze to set for 15-20 minutes before cutting into bars and serving.