Apple Pie Bars | Easier Eats

Ingredients

• ***For the crust and topping:***
• nonstick cooking spray
• 4 sticks unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• ***For the filling:***
• 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
• salt, to taste
• ***For the glaze:***
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream