Today on the Homestead: Apple Cream Cheese Crumb Bars | Cozy Fall Mountain Baking #shorts

🍎 Apple Cream Cheese Crumb Bars Recipe 🍂 Hello from the mountains! Today, I'm excited to share one of our favorite cozy recipes that brings warmth to our cabin—Apple Cream Cheese Crumb Bars. Living in the Colorado mountains with my husband, we cherish simple, homemade treats that make our homestead feel even more like home. Ingredients: For the Crumb Base and Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1/2 cup melted butter For the Cream Cheese Layer: 8 oz softened cream cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) For the Apple Layer: 2-3 medium apples, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) Instructions: Prepare the Crumb Base and Topping: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press half of this mixture firmly into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan to form the crust. Reserve the other half for the topping. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the crumb crust. Add the Apple Layer: In another bowl, toss the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Distribute the spiced apples evenly over the cream cheese layer. Top with Remaining Crumb Mixture: Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the apples, covering them completely. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy your delicious, homemade treat! Join Us on Our Mountain Adventure: There's something magical about baking with the crisp mountain air outside and the comforting aroma of apples and cinnamon inside. We love sharing these moments from our homestead, where we embrace a simple, creative life in nature, using what we have to build our dreams. If you enjoyed this recipe and a glimpse into our mountain life, please like, share, and subscribe for more homesteading adventures and homemade recipes. Your support means the world to us and helps keep the creativity flowing! Tell us: What's your favorite fall recipe? Let us know in the comments below! #MountainLife #Homesteading #AppleRecipes #FallBaking #CozyRecipes #BakingFromScratch #LifeInTheMountains #HomemadeDesserts #AppleDesserts #CreamCheeseRecipes #Baking #EasyRecipes #ComfortFood #CookingAtHome #SimpleLiving #AutumnBaking #HomeBaking #CountryLiving #FarmhouseKitchen #BakingIdeas #DessertRecipes #Foodie #RecipeSharing #SweetTreats #BakingInspiration #MountainLiving #ColoradoMountains #HomemadeFood #FamilyRecipes #VegetarianRecipes #ApplesAndCinnamon #BakingWithLove #CabinLife #HusbandAndWife #LivingSimply #NatureLovers #HighAltitudeBaking #FreshIngredients #KitchenAdventures #FoodLovers #CottageCore #RusticRecipes #WoodlandLiving #SeasonalBaking #DIYRecipes #CookingTips #FoodPhotography #InstaFood #Yummy