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Vegan Apple Pie Bars

Vegan apple pie bars are a little bit of apple pie and a little bit of cookie with a splash of streusel thrown in for good measure. These sweet, delicious bars combine homemade apple pie filling with a buttery shortbread crust and a crumbly streusel topping to create a sweet treat for everyone to return for more!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cool15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 398kcal
Author: Alison Corey

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Crust

  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup cold vegan butter cut into cubes

Apple Filling

  • 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Vegan Streusel

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup cold vegan butter cut into cubes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the shortbread crust. Place the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cubed cold butter, and pulse until a crumbly texture forms.
  • Transfer the shortbread to the prepared baking pan. Press the dough into the pan, and par bake for 20 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the apple slices with maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Make sure the apples are evenly coated.
  • Prepare the streusel topping. Combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the vegan butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until a crumbly texture forms.
  • Spread the apple filling evenly over the shortbread crust in the baking pan.
  • Spread the streusel topping evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 30–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender. The edges should be slightly crisp.

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Notes

Tips for Making Apple Pie Bars
  • Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze in an airtight container for 2-3 months.
  • Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up if desired.
  • Serve topped with vegan vanilla ice cream or vegan whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 3g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg