Nitrate & Nitrite Free Apple Cinnamon Crumb Bars
Total time1 hr 35 min
Prep time25 min
Cook time40 min
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16 servings
For the flax egg
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 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
- 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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