Apple Pie Bars

I've used this recipe for years (got it from Land o Lakes). It is easy to make and so yummy. Comfort food. One change I make is to use apple cider instead of milk in the frosting.

Posted January 07, 2016 by Colleen

Turned out thin and skimpy. I'm doubly the ingredients next time in the same pan for a generous piece of pie. Dough recipe worked easily. Just needs more filling and a thicker crust.

Posted November 22, 2015 by Linda

This recipe ROCKS!!! You can really cut corners and buy store bought crust, but this is really easy.

Posted October 18, 2015 by Julie

LOVED THIS RECIPE!!! Made just for husband and self, so I cut everything in have, (except egg). I also didn't have cornflakes, used raisin bran instead, extra bonus , raisins. Turned out great! Will make again.

Posted May 19, 2015 by Maureen

I used Rice Krispies.....instead of corn flakes...really good! baked in 9x13 pan, worked out fine. Froze the leftovers, the few that were left.

Posted January 16, 2015 by katie

I used Frosted Flakes instead and cut back on the sugar in the filling. The juice of the apples soaks into the flakes keeping the bottom crust from becoming soggy. I used Grannies and two other kinds of apples and needed only 5 large apples which made the task easer for peeling and slicing. Not so much to eat as a slice of pie which makes it more forgiving to eat!

Posted August 14, 2014 by kathleen rundquist

Love the portability! I think fresh tart apples help push the flavor to a 5!

Posted December 31, 2013 by Lisa Howell

Just made this recipe and it worked out well. When I was rolling the dough I thought perhaps it was overworked, because it didn't seem very short, but after baking the crust was fine. Firm enough to hold together as a bar, but still with some flakiness. Not bad! I added 1/2 tsp of powdered ginger and 1/4 tsp of ground cloves. I also added a bit of extra nutmeg. I tossed all the apple pieces with the sugar and spices to really coat the apples. I didn't put the glaze on the top. I think it is fine without the icing. Now I will buy a small carton of really good vanilla ice cream, which this dessert would be amazing with.

Posted October 02, 2013 by Andrew

If you find that you are struggling to make the dough fit and not tear - simply double the pastry recipe - using the full recipe - 1 for each crust. The extra dough can be rolled out and cooked fall on a cookie sheet. Prick it with a fork before baking, The kids love this extra pastry with any flavor pudding or smeared with strawberry or rasberry jam,

Posted August 15, 2013 by Misty

I made this years ago when the boys were little. Forgot about it. Made it again this Easter. WOW, the boys were giving me such a hard time that I need to make them more often. EVERYONE who likes apple pie loves these....easy to make and easy to eat! Great for a dish to take to someone's home...just enough of a sweet treat without a plate and fork involved! In a pinch, I've used a box pie dough although it isn't as easy to work with. This dough is very nice. Thank you!

Posted May 03, 2013 by Nancy

I first made this years ago. It is a really great recipe, and I make it instead of apple pie.

Posted November 21, 2012 by Sara

This recipe was wonderful and so easy to make. I used a food processor to make the dough and grate the apples, which probably cut the prep time in half. The dough was refridgerated for about a half hour and I had no problem rolling it out.The dough does come out very thin and it's not easy to get it even. But once you put it in the pan or on the top or the apples, just cut the excess and use that to patch in the corners. You can't tell the difference. I did cut the sugar in half because I used honey crisp apples instead of a tart granny smith, and the the filling was just right. Can't wait to make this again!

Posted November 13, 2012 by Eva

This recipe looks so delicious and like what I remember my mom making. I am wondering what the purpose of the cornflakes is and if I could substitute something else (or leave it out) for those with corn allergies?

Posted November 11, 2012 by Renee

yummy

Posted September 28, 2012 by betty

I have been making these for years and this is one of my all time favorite recipes. One thing that makes it much quicker and easier is my apple slicer/peeler/corer. Now prepping the apples only takes me a few minutes. Love this recipe and always get asked for it when I make it.

Posted August 26, 2012 by Gina

This is the same as my mother's recipe that we've had in the family for over 40 years, and is a favorite. The only thing we do differently, is to combine the powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzel over the top. Adds a great sweet-tart touch that complements the bars so well.

Posted October 22, 2011 by Joyce