Apple-Cinnamon Crumble Bars
Serves: 3
Terry Wiza
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
58
Spice
47
Sweetness
44
Sourness
36
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2
Line a 9-inch square pan with a piece of aluminum foil (about 17 inches long), leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side
3
Lightly coat the bottom and sides of the lined pan with cooking spray
4
Melt half the butter (4 tablespoons) in a medium bowl in the microwave, about 45 seconds
5
Set aside 1 cup of the cake mix, and add the remaining mix to the melted butter
6
Add the egg and 1 tablespoon water, and mix with a spatula until well blended
7
Let stand a few minutes until the mixture is no longer tacky to the touch
8
Pat the dough in an even layer in the pan
9
Bake until the edges are lightly set to the touch and the crust is lightly browned all over, about 20 minutes
10
Let cool for 5 minutes
11
Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a medium bowl in the microwave, about 45 seconds
12
Add the reserved cake mix, oats and cinnamon, and mix with a fork until crumbly
13
Spread the apple butter over the cooled crust, spreading it to the edges
14
Scatter the crumb mixture over the apple butter
15
Return the pan to the oven and continue to bake until the crumbs are golden brown and firm, about 30 minutes more
16
Cool completely in the pan
17
Using the foil overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and peel the foil away from the edges
18
Dust with confectioners' sugar, and cut into 16 bars