These paleo apple pie bars are the most incredible dessert! They have a flaky shortbread crust, a cinnamon spiced apple pie layer and are topped with a rich and creamy caramel sauce. They are the perfect fall treat that are gluten free, dairy free and vegan!
You guys! I can’t wait for you to try these paleo apple pie bars! It took me three tries to get this recipe right and I really think you’re going to love them! They really are the perfect fall dessert. Made with a flaky shortbread crust, a cinnamon spiced apple pie layer and drizzled in the best rich and creamy caramel! They can be served warm or cold and besides being paleo are also gluten free, dairy free and vegan!
What you need to make these paleo apple pie bars:
- Almond flour – one of my favourite gluten free flours!
- Coconut flour – to give the crust a nice crumbly texture
- Coconut oil – my favourite oil for baking
- Honey or maple syrup (use maple syrup for vegan)
- Vanilla extract – this is my favourite kind
- Sea salt
- Apples
- Ground cinnamon
- Cashew butter – this brand of raw cashew butter is the one I use and love
Tips for making these paleo apple pie bars:
- If you don’t feel like peeling the apples you don’t have to!
- Instead of cashew butter you can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead
- I recommend storing these bars in the fridge
- These bars can be served warm or cold
How to serve these apple bars:
You can serve them as is, either warm or cold, but if you want to take them up a notch consider serving them with:
- Dairy free vanilla ice cream
- Dairy free vanilla yogurt
- Coconut whipped cream – learn how to make it here
Any type of sweet red apple will do. Some of my favourites are Gala, Honey Crisp and Pink Lady.
If you can’t have almond flour I would use cashew flour instead.
Yes! As long as you use maple syrup to sweeten them they are! I kept them egg free for this reason.
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Paleo Apple Pie Bars
These paleo apple pie bars are incredibly delicious! With a shortbread crust, apple pie layer and drizzled in caramel you are going to love these! They're also vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Apple Layer Ingredients
- 3 red apples, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Caramel Layer Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew butter
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
Shortbread Layer Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350F
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Add all the crust ingredients to a bowl and blend well with a spoon or fork
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Line an 8" x 8" glass baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the dough to the pan and press down with a spoon until you have an even layer
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Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are golden
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While the crust is baking, you can start making the other layers
Apple Layer Instructions
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Place a pot or largepan on the stove on medium heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is melted, add the other ingredients
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Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are the consistency you desire
Caramel Layer Instructions
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Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and stir well until it's smooth
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Pour approximately 3/4 of the caramel over the shortbread crust, and spread evenly until smooth
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Using a slotted spoon, spoon the apples over the caramel
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Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the apples
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Place the pan in the freezer for 1-2 hours, until the caramel hardens
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Cut the bars into pieces and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- You don’t have to peel the apples if you don’t want to
- If you don’t have cashew butter you can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead
- You can use any type of sweet red apple for this recipe. My favourites are Honey Crisp, Gala and Pink Lady
- I recommend storing these bars in the fridge
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Yuuuummm, so good!