Apple Pie Crumb Bars

Nothing says Happy Birthday America like apple pie. These bars allow for the delicious 4th of July staple to be taken on-the-go, from the boat, to the beach, to the neighbor's cookout by the pool.

Thank you to our friends at Eggland's Best for the recipe!

• Yield: 9 bars
• Prep time: 30 min
• Cook time: 40 min
• Total time: 1 hour 10 min

Ingredients

Filling

• 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice blend

Crust and crumb

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• 1 Braswell Family Farms egg (large)

Buttermilk Glaze

• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• ¼ cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 by 8 baking dish and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together apples, sugar, cornstarch and apple pie spice. Set aside.
3. In another large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
4. Cut in the cold butter until pea-sized butter chunks are left.
5. Stir in 1 egg until the dough begins to resemble coarse sand.
6. Divide the dough in half and press one half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
7. Spread apple filling in an even layer over the dough, then crumble the remaining dough on top.
8. Bake for 38-40 minutes or until it is golden brown and the apples are booked. Cool completely before topping with glaze.

Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and sugar. Spread over cooled bars.