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A spread of gluten-free apple crumble bars. Large chunks of baked apples and a crumble top adjourn each bar.
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Gluten-Free Apple Crumble Bars

Gluten-Free Apple Crumble Bars! These three-layered apple bars are made with a shortbread crust, layered with cinnamon maple apples, topped with a crunchy pecan crumble. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 bars
Calories 202kcal

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tablespoon coconut flour
  • cup melted coconut oil, ghee or butter
  • cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Apple Filling

  • 3 cups diced apples 2 large apples
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil, ghee or butter
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • teaspoon salt

Crumble Topping

  • ¼ remaining shortbread mixture
  • 4 tablespoon chopped candied pecans
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease and line a 9x9 inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix all of the shortbread ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
  • Reserve ¼ of the mixture for the crumble topping. Take the remaining mixture and gently press it down in the lined square pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until lightly brown around the edges. Once the crust is fully cooked, remove from the oven and set aside.
  • While the shortbread is cooling start the apple layer. Dice the 2 large apples into small cubes and transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining maple syrup, melted coconut oil, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture until the apples are evenly coated.
  • Pour the apple mixture into a large saucepan and add 2 tablespoons of water. Cook on medium heat, while continuing to stir, until sauce begins to thicken. Apples will begin to caramelize at about 5-7 minutes.
  • Once the apples have caramelized turn off the heat and carefully pour the apple mixture over the top of the shortbread crust, spreading evenly.
  • Take the reserved shortbread dough and toss in the chopped pecans and cinnamon, creating a crumb-like mixture. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the caramelized apples, then gently press down with a fork to secure.
  • Return the pan to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool for 30 minutes. Then transfer the bars to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, (or overnight).
  • Cut the bars into 16 squares, serve immediately.
  • Bars can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg