Description
Experience the delightful taste of Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices, a perfect blend of flaky crust and spiced apple filling that is sure to impress at any gathering. This easy-to-make dessert is ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or festive celebrations. With its unique slab pie format, serving becomes effortless—just cut into squares and enjoy! The combination of sweet and tart apples, complemented by a glossy glaze, not only makes these slices a feast for the taste buds but also an eye-catching addition to your dessert table. Whether served warm with ice cream or as a standalone treat, these apple slices are destined to become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ice water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 to 7 cups sliced apples (peeled and cored)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and cut in using a pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, ice water, and lemon juice; pour into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Divide dough into two pieces; flatten and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Toss apple slices with sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well coated.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the larger dough piece to fit a greased 9×13-inch pan; add apple filling. Roll out the second dough piece over the filling.
- Cut vents in the top crust; bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before whisking together glaze ingredients and spreading over cooled slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg