BROWN BUTTER APPLE CRISP BARS
These bars are a delicious new way to enjoy apple crisp.
Provided by Kim
Categories Bar Cookies
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place 1/2 cup butter in a medium, light-colored saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling often, until butter is browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Pour into a large mixing bowl and set brown butter aside.
- Combine apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and pinch of salt in the same saucepan. Place the pan back over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour mixture into the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook until mixture thickens slightly, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove pan from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.
- Add oats, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla, baking soda, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the brown butter and mix until well combined. Measure out 1 cup of this mixture and set aside for topping.
- Pour remaining oat mixture into the prepared pan; firmly press into an even layer. Pour apples and sauce over the crust and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes, before slicing into 16 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 89.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
APPLE CRISP-BROWNED BUTTER BARS
Apple crisp meets browned butter dough in these delicious bar cookies that are perfect for fall.
Provided by Juliana Hale
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until melted and light brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Keep an eye on it; it can burn. Pour into a bowl. Freeze until solid, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the filling melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, nutmeg, and pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are golden brown and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 3 tablespoons brown sugar; toss to coat.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with enough parchment paper to create an overhang on all sides.
- Stir together flour, oats, 2/3 cup brown sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Coarsely shred frozen browned butter or chop into small pieces. Cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg yolk and vanilla; stir with a fork just until a crumbly dough comes together. Press about two-thirds of the dough (2 2/3 cups) in an even layer in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Spread apple mixture over the crust. Crumble remaining dough over top. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Using parchment sides to lift bars, transfer to a cutting board and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 68 mg, Fat 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
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Apple pancake bars with brown butter crumble topping and apple syrup recipes are an innovative take on traditional pancake recipes. These pancake bars are loaded with apple flavor, topped with a crunchy crumble topping made with browned butter, and drizzled with a sweet apple syrup adding to the overall delectable taste.
Ingredients
For the Apple Pancake Bars:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Buttermilk
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh apples
For Brown Butter Crumble Topping:
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Cinnamon
- Salt
For Apple Syrup:
- Apples
- Sugar
- Water
- Lemon juice
Preparation
Apple Pancake Bars:
- Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and melted butter together until well-combined. Then add buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix well until no lumps are formed.
- Peel and chop the apples into small pieces, and fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes at 375°F.
For Brown Butter Crumble Topping:
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it turns brown in color and gives out a nutty aroma.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt, then add the browned butter to the mix.
- Using a fork, combine the ingredients until the mixture looks crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the pancake bars, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the topping turns golden brown in color.
For Apple Syrup:
- Peel and dice the apples into small pieces, then add them to a saucepan with water and sugar.
- Add lemon juice to the mix and bring it to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer until the apples are soft and the sauce thickens, which takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool. It can be stored in a jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Conclusion
The apple pancake bars with brown butter crumble topping and apple syrup recipes are an entirely new way to enjoy pancakes. These bars are easy to make and have a distinct apple flavor that is both sweet and tangy. The streusel topping made with browned butter adds a crunchy texture to the pancakes, and the apple syrup drizzled on top acts as the perfect finishing touch. Once you prepare these bars, you will never want to have your pancakes any other way.