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    Dutch Apple Pie Bars

    Published: Jun 4, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Dutch Apple Pie Bars are made with a simple crust and filled with apple pie filling then topped off with a crumble. They can be made the night before which makes them perfect for any holiday or party. 

    Dutch Apple Pie Bars on white plate stacked

    Perfect Dessert

    For me an apple pie is the classic dessert. From forth if July to Christmas Day the apple pie is always the star of the show and a favorite of many.

    My Dutch Apple Pie is always the star at holidays so why not make it in bar form! These Dutch Apple Pie Bars are so simple to make and make the perfect recipe for holidays and events.

    I mean little bite size Dutch apple pies, can it get better

    Ingredients:

    Pie:

    • Unsalted Butter
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Salt
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Apple Pie Filling - You can use my Slow Cooker Apple Pie filling for this if you want!

    Crumble Topping: 

    • All Purpose Flour
    • Brown Sugar
    • Sugar
    • Cinnamon
    • Unsalted Butter

    Directions:

    Step one: Get started by preheating your oven to 300 degrees. Then line a casserole dish with foil or parchment paper. Leaving overhang to make it easy to remove bars.

    • Tip: I used a 8" square pan. Don't skip lining your pan.

    Step two: Next you need to melt ½ cup of the butter and add it to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt and mix well.

    mixing ingredients together in glass bowl making the batter

    Step three: Slowly mix in flour until well combined. Then press this crust dough into your prepared dish. Bake for 15 minutes.

    pressing the dough into your square casserole dish

    Step four: Remove from the oven and raise temperature to 350 degrees. Add apple pie filling on top of the dough.

    topping the crust with apple pie filling

    Step five: Prepare your topping by mixing remaining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter (cold). Mix with clean hands until you have a crumble. Top your bars with this crumble.

    making the Dutch apple pie crumble topping

    Step six: Now it is time to bake. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until your topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

    adding the crumble topping on top of the pie filling

    Step seven: Chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours or over night. Cut into bars and serve.

    Dutch apple pie bars sliced and cut into squares on a cutting board

    Can I make these Dutch Apple Pie Bars the night before?

    If you are looking for a recipe that you can make the day before this is the BEST!

    Follow he directions and cook everything then allow them to cool. Since these bars have to chill and serve best cold I usually leave them in the fridge overnight.

    When you have a party or holiday you want to bring these to don't stress the day off just make them the day before and pop them in the fridge for the night.

    dutch apple pie bars on cutting board

    What is the difference between Dutch Apple Pie and a Regular Apple Pie?

    Dutch apple pie has a streusel crumble topping whereas a regular apple pie has a second crust on top.

    Can I make my own Apple Pie Filling for this recipe?

    Yes, you can make your own apple pie filling. You will want to make that ahead of time. I have a Slow Cooker Apple Pie filling you could use for this recipe, and it is linked above in the ingredients section. I do recommend it be cooled before using on this recipe. You want it to be thick and do not want these bars to turn runny. For this recipe I did use a store bought can of Apple Pie Filling.

    center piece tiled to show the inside angle of the bar

    Apple Recipes:

    Here are a favorite apple recipes for you to try:

    • Blue Ribbon Apple Pie
    • Apple Cobbler
    • Easy Apple Crisp
    • Apple Pie Cookies

    2 bars stacked up

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    Dutch Apple Pie Bars

    Dutch Apple Pie Bars

    Jennie Duncan
    These Dutch Apple Pie Bars are made with a simple crust and filled with apple pie filling then topped off with a crumble. They can be made the night before which makes them perfect for any holiday or party. 
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    Prep Time 4 hrs
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 4 hrs 50 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 bars
    Calories 257 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Butter unsalted
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 cup Flour all-purpose
    • 20 oz Apple pie filling
    • ½ cup Flour all-purpose
    • ¼ cup Brown sugar
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ¼ cup Butter unsalted

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Line a casserole dish (I used a 8" square pan) with foil or parchment paper. Leaving overhang to make it easy to remove bars. 
    • Melt ½ cup butter and add it to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. 
    • Slowly mix in flour until well combined. Then press this crust dough into your prepared dish. Bake for 15 minutes. 
    • Remove from the oven and raise temperature to 350 degrees. Add apple pie filling on top of the dough. 
    • Prepare your topping by mixing remaining flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter (cold). Mix with clean hands until you have a crumble. Top your bars with this crumble. 
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until your topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. 
    • Chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours or over night. Cut into bars and serve. 

    Notes

    Tip: I used a 8" square pan. Don't skip linning your pan.
    Can I make these Dutch Apple Pie Bars the night before?
    If you are looking for a recipe that you can make the day before this is the BEST!
    Follow he directions and cook everything then allow them to cool. Since these bars have to chill and serve best cold I usually leave them in the fridge overnight.
    When you have a party or holiday you want to bring these to don't stress the day off just make them the day before and pop them in the fridge for the night.
    What is the difference between Dutch Apple Pie and a Regular Apple Pie?
    Dutch apple pie has a streusel crumble topping whereas a regular apple pie has a second crust on top.
    Can I make my own Apple Pie Filling for this recipe?
    Yes, you can make your own apple pie filling. You will want to make that ahead of time. I have a Slow Cooker Apple Pie filling you could use for this recipe, and it is linked above in the ingredients section. I do recommend it be cooled before using on this recipe. You want it to be thick and do not want these bars to turn runny. For this recipe I did use a store bought can of Apple Pie Filling.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 366IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Apple Bars, Apple Pie Bars, Dutch Apple Pie Bars
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Carol

      October 25, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      I want to use frozen apple slices, and i want to freeze these squares once baked and cooled. Think it will work?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 05, 2020 at 3:19 pm

        You could use frozen apple slices, but not sure how that would go with baking them. You definitely can freeze them once they are done though!

        Reply
    2. Shelley

      July 12, 2020 at 11:53 pm

      Can these be made with cherry pie filling as well?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 27, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Yea, that would work fine!

        Reply

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