Apples are an easy transitional fruit to bring you into thinking of fall. Easy Apple Cinnamon Pie Bars give you the comfort of a fall dessert and the ease of a late summer quick fix.
Our daughter loves the tastes of fall consequently it is her favorite time of year. Cinnamon and apples go perfectly together and evoke fond memories of childhood for many of us.
I love making bars, they are so simple and so many people love them as opposed to cookies.
They aren’t big enough so that you feel like you are indulging in a whole slice of pie but they give you just the right amount to fix that sweet tooth. They are also infinitely easier than making an apple pie.
This is a very simple recipe using canned apple pie filling. It has lots of wonderful cinnamon in the base as well as a cinnamon sugar topping.
These bars would make a great lunch box treat for the kids going back to school or an after school treat when they get home. My daughter adores apple pie so this was a hit with her!!
These bars are more cake-like rather than a crunchy bottom bar that you might be used to but still can be picked up to be eaten. Serving these with a scoop of ice cream would make them the perfect dessert too!!
Easy Apple Cinnamon Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- pinch of salt nutmeg and cloves
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1-19 oz. apple pie filling
Topping
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13″ pan, set aside.
- In a medium bowl add the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. In another bowl beat eggs and sugar together, add in oil until mixed. Slowly add in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Place just over half the batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the apple pie filling over the batter. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the apples. Spread to cover.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugars together for the topping. Sprinkle over top of the batter. Bake for 40-60 min. until golden browned. Cool completely on a rack and then cut into squares to serve.
Comments & Reviews
J Rich says
These look great, but hubby really wants these with the can of cherry pie filling we have
How should I adjust the spices?
Thank you
Judy
Tara Noland says
I would honestly just omit the spices and enjoy them with cherry pie filling!!
Ben says
I am definitely going to make these but would like to use fresh apples. Would that be okay?
Tara Noland says
I would make my own apple pie filling but cooking the apples first, not using fresh.
Yum Girl says
I made this today for my husband who loves anything with apple pie filling in it……….he loves it, especially warmed a little with a big dollop of ice cream on top. Thanks for a great recipe!
Tara Noland says
So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for coming to tell us!!
Evelyn says
I would like to make this, but one question about the milk. Is the amount 1/2 cup? Thanks!
Tara Noland says
Yes, sorry for the omission. Correction made.
Christina Aliperti says
I love apple desserts! These bars look delicious. My nieces are picky but I am pretty sure they would love these.
Tatanisha Worthey says
Yum, Apple & Cinnamon, my goodness this and looks amazing! With fall right around the corner, we will have a ton of apples! Thanks for the easy dessert recipe!
Ryan Escat says
oh my goodness! This is really delicious for sure! I wanna grab it from my screen.
Amy says
You have totally sold me here! I love apple baked goods and must bookmark this for the fall!
janis says
They’re a bit more square-ish and less bar-ish than I expected 🙂 But seriously, they look really good! I love the texture and powder you got on the top of each piece, they are awesome.
Kelly Hutchinson says
Wow! Those look so good and I bet they are delicious! I will definitely be making these! Yum!
Liz Mays says
Pinned! These look like happiness in a bite. I need to try them!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This is a perfect dessert recipe for this weekend. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some.
Cathi Crismon says
Oh my goodness! This Easy Apple Cinnamon Pie Bars recipe is perfect for upcoming apple season. I can’t wait to make this with my granddaughter!
Brent Arceneaux says
These bars look divine! My mouth is watering just thinking about them!
Dawn McAlexander says
This is putting me in the Christmas spirit. Next thing I will want to do is sit around a fire and sing Christmas carols. But, that means we skip fall. Ok, let’s go back just a little bit, here. I love fall.
Kathy says
Those look amazing! I need to try making them soon. I can’t wait to try them. I love just about anything apple!
Jeanette says
Those look delicious and so easy to make and to bring with in the morning when you’re on the go.
Maureen says
What a sweet looking recipe idea to try. I Love the idea of these easy pie bars that are apple and cinnamon, totally great recipe!
Sarah says
Omg! I’m totally trying these soon, my husband’s favorite is anything apple!!
Jenna Wood says
I’ll admit, my go to recipes are usually cookies- I make gorgeous pie cookies. However, this looks like a nice light treat for a seasonal gathering, I’ll have to give it a try!