APPLE STREUSEL BARS

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Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

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For the crust
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
For the filling
5 cups apples, peeled and diced (about 5 apples)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the topping
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 13x9-inch pan with aluminum foil, leaving some excess to overhang. Spray foil lightly with nonstick spray. Make the crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Stir with a whisk. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the butter until mixture resembles damp sand. Set aside 1 1/4 cups of the dough the topping. Press the remaining dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Make the filling: While the crust is baking, add apples and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl. Stir to coat. Add the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Pour the filling over the warm crust and spread into an even layer. Make the topping: Add the brown sugar, oats, and pecans to the reserved flour mixture. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the topping over the filling. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Remove from pan by foil overhang. Cut into squares.