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apple crumble bars

Cinnamon and apple crumble bars

With a shortbread base, a tasty cinnamon apple filling and a crumble topping, these cinnamon and apple crumble bars are delicious warm or cold.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 12
Calories 462 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan
  • 1 Food processor optional, can be done by hand with a mixing bowl if you don't have a food processor
  • 1 20x30cm oven proof dish

Ingredients
 
 

For the apple filling

  • 2 tablespoons vegan block butter
  • 1 kg cooking apples cored, peeled and chopped
  • 100 g light brown sugar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons water
  • 50 g plain flour

For the crumble base and topping

  • 350 g plain flour or spelt, wholemeal or a mix of flours
  • 200 g light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • 250 g vegan block butter not the spreadable kind in a tub, chopped into cubes
  • 100 g oats chopped nuts or seeds can also be used

Instructions
 

  • Place the prepared apples into a large saucepan with the sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.
  • Stir well and cook over a low heat until softened (10-15 minutes). Add water, a little at a time, if needed to stop the fruit sticking.
  • Once softened remove from the heat and stir through 50g plain flour. Set aside and leave to cool.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (fan)/200°C/390°F/gas mark 6. Grease a 20 x 30cm baking tin and line with non-stick baking paper.
  • Place 350g flour into a food processor along with 200g light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 100g oats and a pinch of salt. Pulse a few times to combine. If you don’t have a food processor you can whisk together into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add 250g chopped vegan block butter and pulse until you have the consistency of breadcrumbs. If you don’t have a food processor you can use your finger tips to rub the butter in.
  • Press two thirds of the mixture into the base of the tin, ensuring the mixture reaches the corners. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until turning golden brown.
  • When golden brown remove the base from the oven and spread the apple filling over the top. Sprinkle over the remaining crumble mixture.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before removing from the tin and cutting into squares to serve.

Notes

  1. Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 3gSodium: 161mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 4gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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