by Jen
on September 27, 2017
I baked Ina Garten’s Apple Pie Bars on Sunday afternoon and it’s safe to say that it’s the best baking recipe that I’ve tried in a long time. Ina + Apple Pie = two things you just can’t go wrong with.
I inadvertently messed up on the recipe but I think that made the bars even better. Also, I was heavy handed with the spices, changed the type of apples and added more apples than called for so I decided to share my take on the recipe with you.
I personally think these bars are JUST as good as a big slice of apple pie, if not better. They’re definitely easier than apple pie due to the ease of making the pastry crust. (I don’t agree with that whole “easy as apple pie” quote when it comes to making pie crust.) The pastry crust here is made in a mixer and then pressed into the bottom of a parchment paper-lined pan. You reserve about a third of it for sprinkling on top. No rolling or cutting required and it tastes incredible. So buttery and delicious with just the right balance of sweetness.
The apple pie bars are also extremely easy to lift out of the pan thanks to the parchment paper and the pastry crust holds up well to being sliced into squares and doesn’t crumble.
Speaking of sweetness, these apple pie bars aren’t hurt your teeth sweet. There’s no denying that they’re heavy on the butter and have their fair share of sugar but it all seems just right for a perfect homemade dessert.
I can confidently say that these bars are great on their own but you’re in for a treat if you serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Other favorite apple recipes…
Maple Apple Spice Cake
Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Carrot Apple Ginger Soup
Cranberry, Apple and Walnut Quinoa
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