Shellfish Free Honey-Nutmeg Apple Crumble Bars

Warm spiced apples, golden crumble, and a drizzle of honey — these bars hit every note you want from a fall-inspired bake. The filling layers thinly sliced fresh apples with honey and nutmeg, so the flavor is naturally sweet and fragrant without relying on anything processed or questionable. A base of rolled oats, rice flour, and tapioca starch forms both the pressed crust and the crumbly topping, giving you that satisfying snap-and-crumble texture in every bite. Cold butter worked into the dry ingredients is the real secret here — those pea-sized chunks melt in the oven and create a topping that's deeply golden and almost shortbread-like. The whole thing bakes until the edges are bubbling and the crumble is toasty, then cools into neat, sliceable bars that hold together beautifully. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no stress about hidden additives or cross-contact from more complex pantry staples. These are the kind of bars you'll want to keep on the counter all week — assuming they last that long.

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