Flakey Apple Pie Bars: A Warm Slice of Nostalgia
Are you ready to uncover the ultimate dessert that will make your taste buds dance with joy? Flakey Apple Pie Bars are not just any ordinary sweet treat; they are a delightful blend of buttery pastry and spiced apples, offering comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 egg whites for brushing
- 9 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 3/4 cup white sugar for the filling
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the shortening using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of milk to the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit the size of the prepared pan. Place it in the pan.
- Spread a light coating of egg white over the dough in the pan.
- Fill the pan with sliced apples, and then sprinkle the apple filling with 3/4 cup of sugar and the ground cinnamon.
- Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the apples, brushing the surface with a light coating of egg white.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- In a small bowl, beat together the confectioners’ sugar, pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled apple pie bars before slicing into squares and serving.