Apple Shortbread Squares with Cinnamon Crumb Topping

🍎🥧 I’m thrilled to share this delightful recipe that blends the juicy goodness of apples with the irresistible crumble of shortbread. Details 👇👇 Apple Shortbread Squares with Cinnamon Crumb Topping 👩‍🍳 Here’s what you’ll need 👇 Crust: 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cup flour Pinch of salt 1/2 tsp baking powder Filling: 4 cups apples, sliced (no need to peel them) 3/4 cup sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup cornstarch Crumb Topping: 2 tbsp chilled butter or margarine, cubed 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup large flake oats 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2-1 tsp cinnamon (depending on how much cinnamon you like) 👩‍🍳 Directions: 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F. 2️⃣ Start by whisking together oil, sugar, and vanilla. Then, mix in flour, salt, and baking powder until a delightful crust forms. 3️⃣ Spread this irresistible mixture at the bottom of a greased 9x9” baking dish. 4️⃣ In another bowl, combine all the apples with the sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch, mixing them well, and pour this apple goodness over your crust. 5️⃣ Use your hands to combine the crumb topping ingredients. Sprinkle over apple mixture. 6️⃣ Bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes. 👩‍🍳 ✨ The result? A heavenly Apple Shortbread with a crumbly twist! ✨ Do not cover tightly or this will get soggy. You can freeze but let it defrost uncovered. Hungry for more? 🤩 Share this recipe with someone who’d savor every bite! 📲💬

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Step 1

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Step 2

2️⃣ Start by whisking together oil, sugar, and vanilla. Then, mix in flour, salt, and baking powder until a delightful crust forms.

Step 3

4️⃣ In another bowl, combine all the apples with the sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch, mixing them well, and pour this apple goodness over your crust.

Step 4

5️⃣ Use your hands to combine the crumb topping . Sprinkle over apple mixture.

Step 5

Do not cover tightly or this will get soggy. You can freeze but let it defrost uncovered.