Recipe: Apple Pie Bars ๐
Overview:
- Name: Apple Pie Bars
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Apple, Fruit, Low Protein, Christmas, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Rating: โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ (5/5)
- Review Count: 7
- Servings: 24 bars
- Calories per serving: 268.6
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 cup | Shortening |
| 4 tsp | Lemon juice |
| 2 tbsp | Water |
| 8-10 | Apples |
| 7 cups | Sugar |
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 2 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 cup | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1 tbsp | Milk |
| 1 tsp | Lemon juice |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, and water. Gradually add to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until the dough forms a ball.
- Divide the dough in half and chill for 30 minutes.
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Prepare Crust:
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- Transfer the rolled-out dough to an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
- Press the pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of the pan, trimming the pastry even with the top edge.
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Prepare Filling:
- In a bowl, toss together peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples with sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
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Assemble:
- Roll out the remaining pastry to fit the top of the pan. Place it over the apple filling.
- Trim the edges and brush the edges between the pastry with water or milk. Pinch to seal.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
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Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Bake the apple pie bars for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
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Glaze:
- In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, milk, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars before cutting.
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Serve:
- Cut into bars and serve. These delicious apple pie bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight treat or a festive dessert for Christmas!
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Enjoy!
These Apple Pie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional apple pie, offering all the flavors you love in a convenient bar form. With a buttery crust, sweet apple filling, and a tangy glaze, they’re sure to become a favorite dessert for your family and friends. Plus, they’re easy to make in less than 4 hours, making them perfect for any occasion!
