Sure, let’s embark on a delightful culinary journey to create some scrumptious Apple Pie Squares! ππ₯§
Apple Pie Squares Recipe
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 1 hour
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Servings: 18 squares
- Calories per serving: 420 kcal
- Rating: βββββ (5 out of 5)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, cold and cubed
- 3 large golden delicious apples, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
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Prepare Pan: Lightly grease a 15 x 10 jelly-roll pan.
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Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter (melted), vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix with your hands until the mixture comes together. Shape it into a ball, cover, and refrigerate while you prepare the rest.
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Prepare Shortbread Crust: In a large bowl, mix together 3 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 1 cup cold cubed butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
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Form Crust: Sprinkle the crumbs evenly into the prepared pan. Then, using your hands, firmly pat the crumbs into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
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Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Don’t worry if the crust cracks a little; it adds character!
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Prepare Apple Filling: While the crust is baking, melt 1 cup of butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
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Thicken Filling: In a cup, mix together 3/4 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Stir this mixture into the apple mixture in the skillet until it thickens (which should happen almost immediately). Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Assemble: Spoon the hot apple mixture over the warm crust.
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Add Topping: Break the streusel topping into 1/2-inch chunks and scatter them over the apple mixture.
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Bake Again: Put the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the streusel topping is golden brown.
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Cool and Serve: Let the Apple Pie Squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut them lengthwise into 3 strips, then crosswise into 6 pieces each. Use a wide metal spatula to lift and serve these delectable squares.
Enjoy your homemade Apple Pie Squares with family and friends, or save some for yourself for a delightful treat throughout the week! ππ₯§β¨
This recipe promises to deliver a perfect balance of buttery crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and crunchy walnut streusel, all in convenient square form. Whether you’re serving them for dessert, a potluck, or just a cozy weeknight treat, these Apple Pie Squares are sure to impress!