FLAKEY APPLE PIE BARS

Flakey Apple Pie Bars are a dessert that combines a flaky pastry crust with sweet, spiced apple filling. They’re portable and offer the flavors of apple pie without the need for utensils. These bars are often finished with a simple confectioners’ sugar glaze for added sweetness.

Ingredients:

• For the Crust:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup milk
• For the Filling:
• 9 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 egg whites
• For the Glaze:
• 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
2. Prepare the Crust:

• In a medium bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
• Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add the egg yolks and ½ cup of milk, stirring until the dough forms.

1. Assemble the Bars:

• Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit the size of the prepared pan.
• Place the rolled-out dough in the bottom of the pan.
• Lightly brush the dough with a thin layer of egg white.
• Arrange the sliced apples evenly over the dough and sprinkle them with ¾ cup of white sugar and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• Roll out the remaining dough and place it on top of the apples.
• Brush the top dough layer with another thin layer of egg white.

1. Baking:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown.

1. Prepare the Glaze:

• In a small bowl, beat together 1 ½ cups of confectioners’ sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of milk until you have a smooth glaze.

1. Finishing Touch:

• Once the bars have cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top.
• Cut the bars into squares and enjoy your homemade apple pie bars!

These delightful bars are perfect for a sweet treat or a cozy dessert. Enjoy!