Home » Blog » Course » Apple Pie BarsApple Pie Bars Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Sep 4, 2022 · Modified: Jun 13, 2023 by Marlene Wallace · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Crispy, buttery and flaky puff pastry topped with succulent apple pie filling and sweet streusel topping. This apple pie bars recipe is meant to be an easy recipe anyone can make! Jump to Recipe These apple pie bars combine flaky puff pastry, apple pie filling and streusel topping to make a delicious summer and fall dessert. No time to bake a full apple pie, but still craving a scrumptious apple dessert? Then this apple pastry recipe is absolutely perfect for you! Apple pie bars only take 10 minutes to prepare by using ready made puff pastry and canned apple pie filling. Apple puff pastries are simply delicious and can be eaten any time of the day! They are also a great alternative to pumpkin pie on thanksgiving. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love This Andrea Says…What Is An Apple Pie Bar? Ingredients InstructionsRecommended Tools Recipe Tips More Scrumptious Apple Recipes:Andrea says….How To StoreCommon QuestionsApple Pie Bars Why You’ll Love This Notable: crispy, flaky and buttery puff pastry topped with yummy apple pie filling and streusel toppingMain Ingredients: puff pastry, apple pie filling, butter, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggCooking Method: oven bakedCooking Time: 10 minutes prep time, 20 minutes baking timeDiets: vegetarianSpecial Equipment Needed: sheet pan, pastry blender, pastry brush Andrea Says… When testing out this recipe, trying to get it just right, I thought I’d enjoy this but didn’t realize just how much I’d love these. I had a hard time not eating them all right out of the oven! What Is An Apple Pie Bar? There are lots of different apple pie bar recipes. You can find some with a pie crust on the bottom or a shortcake crust but they all have apple pie filling in the middle and a topping of some sort. We like how this recipe is meant to be used when you need a quick and easy dessert to prepare. Ingredients You may have all of these apple puff pastry ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe. Pantry Ingredients: apple pie filling, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugarRefrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: puff pastry, butter, egg WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love turning apples into stunning desserts then you have to try Stef’s Caramel Apples. This fool-proof recipe creates buttery, soft, melt in your mouth caramel over crisp, sweet apples! Instructions This section shows how to bake apple pie bars in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. PREPARE: Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. SHAPE THE PASTRY DOUGH: First, roll out a sheet of pastry, then fold over the edges about ¼ inch all around the outside. Poke the middle part of the square with a fork 10-15 times. (Do not poke the edges!) FILL THE PASTRY: Spoon 1 can of apple pie filling over the puff pastry. Make sure to keep the edges clean. Using a pastry blender, mix all the topping ingredients together in a bowl until coarse crumbs form. Then scatter half the mixture on top of the apple filling. Whisk together the egg and water in a small bowl, and brush the edges of the puff pastry square with the egg wash. BAKE: Bake for 20 minutes or until puffed up and the topping is golden brown. Repeat with other pastry sheet and pie filling. Let the pastry cool for a bit, before cutting into squares. Serve. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love indulgent spiced apple treats then you’ll love Stef’s Fried Apples. They are incredibly easy to make and can be used as a standalone dessert, a delicious side dish, or as an ingredient for many other recipes. Recommended Tools Pastry Blender – We love using this pastry blender to work butter into flour and sugar. Works quick and keeps the mess to a minimum. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best apple pie bars. Tip: Defrost your puff pastry before unrolling it. If you try to unroll it while it’s still frozen it will crack.Tip: Use parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent your pastry from sticking and for easy clean up.Tip: Bake until all the puff pastry looks puffed and golden. In some ovens you might need to turn your baking sheet around halfway through cooking to get even cooking.Allow the pastry to cool a bit before slicing into squares. More Scrumptious Apple Recipes: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies Granny Smith Apple Pie Apple and Blackberry Crumble Apple Crisp Recipe Without Oats Andrea says…. Even after the summer we love making and eating delicious ice cream. Apple Pie Ice Cream is a big family favorite. You’ll love this fall ice cream dessert! Make with fresh apples cooked into a homemade apple pie filling then mixed in with easy ice cream. Make this recipe with an ice cream maker or without as a no-churn ice cream. How To Store Refrigerate: Store apple puff pastry in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: A great way to defrost puff pastry apple dessert is in the refrigerator overnight. Reheating: Use the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven to reheat leftovers. Common Questions Is it better to use homemade or store bought puff pastry? We recommend buying puff pastry premade! We prefer the Pepperidge Farms puff pastry you can find in the freezer section of your local grocery store. However, if you’re feeling ambitious you can always make your own! Is it possible to use other fillings for puff pastries? Yes, of course! You can use whatever fruit pie filling you prefer. We recommend trying raspberry, cherry or peach, for example. Another particularly scrumptious variation is blueberry. Have you tried our Blueberry Puff Pastry Recipe? Can I use a homemade apple pie filling for this recipe? Of course! You can make your favorite homemade apple pie filling or give Stef’s Fried Apples a try! They are easy to make and the perfect topping for puff pastry. We recommend using tart apples for apple filling such as Granny Smith apples, Pink Lady apples, Gala or Braeburn apples. 5 from 4 votes Apple Pie Bars Author Andrea + Stef Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 30 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 12 servings Crispy, buttery and flaky puff pastry topped with succulent apple pie filling and sweet streusel topping. This apple pie bars recipe is meant to be an easy recipe anyone can make! Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentsheet panpastry blenderpastry brushmixing bowls Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 2 sheets puff pastry▢ 2 cans apple pie fillingTopping Ingredients:▢ ½ cup unsalted butter slightly softened▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour▢ ⅔ cup brown sugar packed▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugarEgg Wash Ingredients:▢ 1 egg▢ 1 tablespoon water InstructionsPreheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.Roll out pastry dough. Place on parchment paper on baking sheet. Fold edge over ¼” around the outside of the puff pastry.Poke the pastry (except the edges) with a fork 10-15 times. Spread 1 can of pie filling on the puff pastry, inside the edges. Mix topping ingredients together with 2 forks or a pastry blender. Spread ½ the topping over apple pie filling. Brush edges with egg wash. Bake for 20 minutes or until puff pastry is puffed up and topping is golden. Repeat with other pastry sheet and pie filling. Let cool, then cut into squares and serve. Notes Instead of folding over edges, you can also use a knife to lightly cut (score) around the edges. This will help the outside edge puff up more than the inside the pie filling is on. Serve while warm or refrigerate for later. NutritionServing: 1g | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet