"Sweet and tart apples are layered over buttery shortbread before getting topped with a crumble in these apple pie bars from Ina Garten...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Crust:
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1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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For the Apple Filling:
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1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced ⅛ inch thick (3 large)
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1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced ⅛ inch thick (3 large)
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter