Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars are an amazing apple treat. Imagine tender cinnamon apples infused with hints of nutmeg and vanilla, sandwiched between a buttery shortbread crust and topped with lightly sweetened crunchy almonds. YUM! 

Easiest Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars Recipe

This apple pie bar recipe is probably one of the easiest gluten-free snack recipes using healthy apples. I used honey crisp apples because I find they are perfectly sweet and excellent for baking.

Fresh apples are abundant everywhere. So whether you enjoy a day at a farm picking apples or get some at your local market, you know they will taste fresh, crispy and delicious.

As per Statista, apples are the second most consumed fruit in America, after bananas. This is why apple recipes are so popular. Two of our most popular apple recipes are the Very Best Gluten-Free Apple Fritter Bread and the Gluten-Free Apple Turnovers.

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars

This apple recipe is not only simple but also gluten-free, making it a perfect choice for a sweet snack when following a gluten-free diet. With the natural goodness of apples complemented by buttery shortbread and crunchy almonds, these apple pie bars are always popular.

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bar: Recipe Details

Making the Crust and Topping

The entire crust and topping for these gluten-free apple pie bars can be easily made in a food processor. Start by adding the dry ingredients, then toss in the butter and pulse until you get coarse crumbs. Finally, add a couple of eggs and briefly pulse to combine.

Preparing the Apples

While the crust is baking, prepare the apples. In a saucepan, melt a tablespoon of butter and add apple slices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Cover the saucepan and cook for about five minutes. This quick cooking will slightly soften the apples while allowing them to retain their shape.

Assembling the Apple Pie Bars

Spread the cinnamon apple slices and their juices evenly over the baked crust. Top with the remaining crumbled dough. Sprinkle sliced almonds and a bit of sugar over the top.

Baking and Serving

Bake the assembled apple pie bars until golden brown and bubbly. Allow them to cool before cutting into bars. Despite its simplicity, the hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the bars to cool before indulging in their deliciousness!

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars: Recipe Review

With their buttery crust, flavorful layer of cinnamon apples, and crunchy almond topping, these gluten-free apple pie bars are sure to become a favorite snack. Perfect for any occasion, they’re especially loved by kids. Whether for a family gathering or a casual afternoon treat, these bars promise deliciousness with every bite.

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