Ingredients:
For the Crust and Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 2 cups apple butter
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Bars:
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust.
- Spread the apple butter evenly over the crust.
- Create the Topping:
- Take the remaining one-third of the dough and crumble it evenly over the apple butter layer.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Cut:
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into bars or squares.
- Serve:
- Serve the apple butter bars at room temperature.
Enjoy your delicious apple butter bars! You can also add a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of caramel for extra sweetness if desired!
