Apple Kuchen Bars
Delicious apple bars with a buttery crust and sweet crumble topping.
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- 9x13-inch baking pan Grease before use
- Food processor For mixing crust and crumble
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 4 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups cold unsalted butter, divided
- 4 tablespoons ice water
- 8 cups thinly sliced tart apples (6–8 medium to large apples)
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan and set it aside.
- In a food processor, combine 2 cups of flour and salt. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter cut into pieces. Pulse until the mixture resembles peas. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until moist crumbs form.
- Spread the crumbs in the prepared baking dish, pressing gently with your fingers. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
- While the crust bakes, peel and slice the apples, tossing them with 1 cup of sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Spread the apple slices over the baked crust evenly.
- In the same food processor, combine the remaining 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 cup sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples in the pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let it cool on a wire rack until firm. Cut into 12 large squares or 24 smaller squares.
Notes
For a twist, add a handful of chopped nuts to the crumble topping for extra crunch.