Apple Cider Crumb Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

These Apple Cider Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the flavors of fall. With a buttery crumb topping and a sweet apple cider filling, they make for a delicious treat any time of the year.

This recipe is simple to follow and yields a satisfying dessert that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these bars are sure to impress.

Delicious Apple Cider Crumb Bars

These crumb bars feature a sweet apple cider filling nestled between layers of buttery crumb crust. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
Press the Mixture: Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
Assemble the Bars: Pour the apple cider filling over the crust in the baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Dust with granulated sugar before serving, if desired.