Dutch Apple Pie Bars

By srumbel

If you really love apple pie, especially with a fantastic cinnamon sugar crumble on top, then these Dutch Apple Pie Bars are for you! Made with some shortcuts, these apple pie bars are an easy option for a delicious apple dessert, a holiday dinner or even a pot-luck!
from delightfulemade.com

Ingredients

• Pie:
• 8 c. peeled and sliced apples (about 8 medium apples)
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (for rolling the crust)
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 box, refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts in box), room temperature
• Streusel:
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. light brown sugar
• 1/2 c. quick oatmeal (dry/uncooked)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• Icing:
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2-3 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove both pie crusts from packaging. On a floured surface, unroll the crusts and stack on top of each other. With a floured rolling pin, roll out into a large rectangle that's approximately 17"x12".
Place the crust into a 15"x10" baking pan, and fold the crust over the edges.
In a large bowl, add the peeled and sliced apples. In a smaller bowl, mix together the 1/2 c. granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples, stirring the apples to coat evenly. Place the coated apples evenly into the crust.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter pieces, and blend together with a pastry blender or a fork, until crumbly. Add the chopped pecans and stir together. Crumble evenly over the top of the apples.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool to room temperature.
For the icing:
In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, and gradually add in the milk. Stir until a frosting like consistency that can be drizzled. Drizzle the icing over the top of the cooled bars. Slice and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate.

Notes

The glaze on these bars is completely optional. If you prefer, serve these with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream instead.

Yields 20 bars