Apple Pie Bars

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the apple filling:

1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large)

1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large)

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted

Directions:

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