PALEO APPLE PIE CRUMB BARS

These Paleo Apple Pie Crumb Bars are a delicious fall treat! Caramelized apples are layered on top of a sweet shortbread crust and then topped with an irresistible streusel topping. Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan!

After I made these Paleo Raspberry Crumb Bars I knew I wanted to do an apple version. Apples seem to kind of get looked over sometimes because everyone goes crazy for all things pumpkin. I agree pumpkin is great, but I also love apple desserts. These bars are no exception- they are amazing!

I bought some apple pie spice last year and absolutely love it! It’s better than just plain cinnamon because it also has fenugreek, lemon peel, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. The combination of those spices is incredible and so warming. It’s also found in the bulk section of seasonings at health food stores. Of course cinnamon can be used in it’s place if you can’t find it.

Ingredients

• Shortbread Layer
• 2 cups almond flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/3 cup Golden Barrel Coconut Oil, melted
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Apple Filling
• 2 cups diced apples (about 2-3 depending on size)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice (or cinnamon)
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
• 1/4 cup  maple syrup
• 1 tablespoons water, if needed
• Crumb Topping
• 1/4 remaining  shortbread dough
• 2  tablespoons chopped pecans
• 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice (or cinnamon)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, make the shortbread. Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Mix until well combined. Divide the dough into 4th's and use press 3/4 into the bottom of the pan and save the remaining 1/4 in a small bowl for the topping.
3. Bake shortbread for 12-14 minutes- it should be lightly brown around the edges.
4. .............................................

for full recipes please see : www.goldenbarrel.com

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