Apple Struesel Bars

By sklesley

Ingredients

• Sweet Pastry:
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg, beaten
• Apple filling:
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 cups (about 3-4 medium) sliced, peeled, baking apples
• Glaze:
• 1-2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-3 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2-1 tsp. vanilla extract
• (Amount made will depend on how sweet you like the dessert)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350.

To prepare crust: Mix flour sugar, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Cut in butter to pea size crumbles. Gently mix in beaten egg. Spray a 9x13" baking dish. Pour 2/3 of the crumb mixture in the bottom and press.

To make apple pie filling: Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Toss in apples and spread on prepared crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over top and bake for 40-50 minutes. Allow to cool.

Prepare glaze by mixing sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over top. Allow to harden and cut into bars.