PALEO APPLE PIE CRUMB BARS

These Paleo Apple Pie Crumb Bars are a delicious fall treat! Caramelized apples are layered on top of a sweet shortbread crust and then topped with an irresistible streusel topping. Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan!

I bought some apple pie spice last year and absolutely love it! It’s better than just plain cinnamon because it also has fenugreek, lemon peel, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. The combination of those spices is incredible and so warming. It’s also found in the bulk section of seasonings at health food stores. Of course cinnamon can be used in it’s place if you can’t find it.

These bars are so simple to make. The shortbread crust is tried and true and always comes out perfect. Everything is quickly mixed in one bowl, 3/4 of the mixture is pressed into a pan while the remaining 1/4 is saved for the crumb top. While that is baking you make the apple filling. The apples are cooked briefly in a pan before being spread on top of the shortbread, then the crumb topping is added and it is baked again. So easy! Much easier than apple pie I might add

Ingredients :

Shortbread Layer

• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/3 cup Golden Barrel Coconut Oil, melted
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Apple Filling

• 2 cups diced apples (about 2-3 depending on size)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice (or cinnamon)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoons water, if needed

Crumb Topping

• 1/4 remaining shortbread dough
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice (or cinnamon)

Instructions :

1. Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, make the shortbread. Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Mix until well combined. Divide the dough into 4th's and use press 3/4 into the bottom of the pan and save the remaining 1/4 in a small bowl for the topping.
3. Bake shortbread for 12-14 minutes- it should be lightly brown around the edges.
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full recipes here: www.goldenbarrel.com

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