Apple Crumble Squares

1h 10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop up the four Granny Smith apples.
  2. 2Add the chopped apples into a bowl.
  3. 3Squeeze a tablespoon of lemon juice over the apples.
  4. 4Add two tablespoons of sugar to the apples.
  5. 5Add two tablespoons of flour to the apples.
  6. 6Add a splash of vanilla.
  7. 7Add one teaspoon of cinnamon.
  8. 8Mix all the ingredients with the apples.
  9. 9Cover the bowl with a lid and set aside.
  10. 10Add two cups of flour into a separate mixing bowl.
  11. 11Add three-quarters of a cup of salted butter at room temperature.
  12. 12Add half a cup of brown sugar.
  13. 13Add a pinch of salt.
  14. 14Mix all the ingredients for the base until it resembles sand and clumps when squeezed.
  15. 15Pour the base mixture into a baking dish.
  16. 16Spread and flatten the base mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  17. 17Bake the base at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes, then let it cool.
  18. 18For the streusel topping, add three-quarter cups of large flake oats into a mixing bowl.
  19. 19Add three-quarter cups of flour to the oats.
  20. 20Add three-quarter cups of brown sugar to the mixture.
  21. 21Add a pinch of salt.
  22. 22Add about half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
  23. 23Add one teaspoon of baking powder.
  24. 24Add half a cup of cubed cold butter.
  25. 25Mix all the streusel topping ingredients until it has a sandy texture.
  26. 26Transfer the streusel topping to a bowl and refrigerate until needed.
  27. 27Once the base has cooled, sprinkle almost half of the streusel topping over it.
  28. 28Spread the apple filling evenly on top of the streusel layer.
  29. 29Sprinkle the remaining streusel topping over the apples, making sure to cover all crevices.
  30. 30Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes.
  31. 31Let the apple crumble bars cool completely, then refrigerate them overnight before cutting into squares.
  32. 32Cut a portion from the apple crumble bars.

Ingredients

  • 4 Granny Smith apples
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • splash vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups flour
  • 0.75 cup soft butter at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.75 cup large flake oats
  • 0.75 cup flour
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 cup cubed cold butter

Equipment

cutting boardbowlspatulamixerbaking dishknife

Tips

  • Let the base cool down completely before adding the next layer
  • Let them cool all the way, then put them in the fridge overnight to cut them into perfect little portions