Apple Pie Bars
Apple Pie Bars are a sweet treat combining a buttery shortcrust base with tender Granny Smith apples and a rich condensed milk layer. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the pastry to a consistent texture and blends the filling evenly, making this dessert straightforward to prepare. Ideal for afternoon tea, lunchboxes or a crowd-pleasing party snack, these bars slice neatly and taste like classic apple pie.
About this recipe
Apple Pie Bars Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the cosy flavour of a traditional apple pie into a handy bar format that travels well to parties, lunchboxes and coffee mornings. This dessert pairs a buttery shortcrust base made from plain flour, cold unsalted butter and egg yolk with a luscious filling of tart Granny Smith apples and sweetened condensed milk. The all-in-one kitchen machine kneads the pastry until it is supple and even, then blends the apple filling to just the right consistency — chunky enough for bite, smooth enough to slice cleanly. If you have been searching for an easy dessert that tastes like grandmother's apple pie but cuts into neat squares, this is the recipe for you. Serve the bars slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a weekend treat, or pack them cold for a picnic snack that never fails to impress. Every layer is prepared in the single mixing bowl, so the washing up stays minimal and the pleasure maximal.
Preparation tips
- Keep the unsalted butter very cold before the TM7 kneads it into the flour, as cold butter creates a crisp, flaky shortcrust base that supports the soft apple and condensed milk filling without turning soggy underneath.
- Slice the Granny Smith apples thinly and evenly so every bar contains a balanced bite of tart fruit and sweet condensed milk; uneven slices cause some squares to soften too much while others stay firm.
- For a kid-friendly finish, press a handful of rolled oats or a light sprinkle of demerara sugar over the apple layer before baking — it adds gentle crunch and turns the bars into an appealing after-school treat.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with a plant-based baking block and swap condensed milk for a dairy-free caramel alternative, keeping the same Granny Smith apple filling and flour base for identical texture.
- Festive winter variant: add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg and a handful of sultanas to the apple layer, then dust the finished bars with icing sugar for a Christmas-market flavour that pairs wonderfully with mulled cider.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the plain flour and sugar directly in the bowl, as the built-in scale of the TM7 measures each ingredient to the gram for a reliable shortcrust base. [Built-in Scale]
- Kneading cold unsalted butter with flour and egg yolk, the Thermomix delivers an even, supple pastry dough without any manual rubbing by hand. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 grates the Granny Smith apples into uniform pieces, so the filling bakes evenly and every bar holds a consistent fruit layer. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing condensed milk with the grated apples, the Thermomix creates a silky, lump-free filling that caramelises smoothly in the oven. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the condensed milk layer gently, the TM7 keeps the temperature controlled so the apple pie bars develop a golden colour without burning the edges. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- plain flour
- granulated sugar
- unsalted butter
- egg yolk
- Granny Smith apples
- condensed milk
- plain flour
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar