Delicious Apple Butter Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These apple butter bars are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of apple butter with a buttery crust. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a sweet treat, this dessert recipe is sure to please.

The Apple Butter Bars Recipe is simple to follow and features a shortbread-like base topped with a smooth layer of apple butter, making it a wonderful addition to your dessert repertoire.

Easy Apple Butter Bars Recipe

These bars feature a crumbly crust made from flour, butter, and sugar, topped with a generous layer of apple butter. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 bars, making it ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup apple butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Prepare the Filling: While the crust is baking, mix the apple butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until well combined.
Add the Filling: Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and spread the apple butter mixture evenly over the top.
Finish Baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the apple butter is set and the edges are slightly bubbling.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.