Low Sodium Apple Cinnamon Crumb Bars

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time40 min

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Ingredients

16 servings

For the flax egg

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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5 tbsp water

For the crust and crumb

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes

For the apple filling

4 medium apples (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and diced into ½-inch pieces
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1
Stir together the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl until combined, then set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides.

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