Apple Butter Pie Bars

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  • Average
  • 10 mins
  • 45 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • For the Crust
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • For the Filling
  • 1 1/2 cups Apple Butter (about 12 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x13” pan with foil and spray with cooking spray

Step 2

Make the crust: add butter, flour, and sugar to a large bowl. Mix with a hand mixer until it becomes crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Prepare the topping. Add all ingredients to the large bowl and mix with a hand mixer until crumbly

Step 4

Remove crust from the oven. Spread the apple butter over the crust in an even layer. Sprinkle with walnuts

Step 5

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the filling and press gently to compact

Step 6

Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until topping starts to turn golden.

Step 7

Cool completely. Cut into squares