Apple Streusel Bars

By peridot728

Lil bars of apple streusel deliciousness is what you'll find here, mmm-mm-good! Server with ice cream for a truly awesome dessert!

Ingredients

• PASTRY:
• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups butter, soft
• 2 eggs, beaten
• FILLING:
• 6 large Granny Smith apples
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl combine all pastry ingredients except for the eggs. Use a pastry blender or two forks to form mixture into small crumbs. Gently mix in eggs.

Pour 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of your temp-tations® 13 x 9-inch baker. Press down with your hands to form a solid crust. Set aside.

Peel apples and slice them into 1/4-inch wedges. Place in a mixing bowl along with sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss to combine. Spread out over crust.

Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/3 pastry crumbs. Bake for 1 hour. Cool completely before slicing.