🍎 Apple Cinnamon Oat Crumble Bars
Soft cinnamon apples sandwiched between a buttery oat crust and crumbly topping. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or even breakfast!
📝 Ingredients (Makes 9–12 bars)
🍏 Apple Filling
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3 cups apples, peeled & diced (about 3 medium apples – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
🥣 Oat Crust & Crumble
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar (packed)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🍯 Optional Glaze
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tablespoons milk
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¼ teaspoon vanilla
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make Apple Filling
In a bowl, mix:
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Diced apples
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Sugars
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Cinnamon
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Lemon juice
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Cornstarch
Stir until evenly coated. Set aside.
3️⃣ Make Crust & Crumble
In a large bowl, combine:
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Oats
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Flour
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Brown sugar
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Granulated sugar
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Baking soda
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Cinnamon
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Salt
Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Press ⅔ of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan.
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Spread apple filling evenly over crust.
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Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until top is golden brown and apples are tender.
6️⃣ Cool Completely
Let cool at least 1 hour before slicing (this helps them set).
7️⃣ Optional Glaze
Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bars.
💡 Tips for Perfect Bars
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Use firm apples so they don’t turn mushy.
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For extra texture, add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to crumble.
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Want softer apples? Pre-cook filling 5 minutes on stovetop first.
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Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A healthy version (no refined sugar)
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A gluten-free version
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Or a caramel apple version 🍏