Description
Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices are the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the nostalgic flavors of traditional apple pie with an appealing, easy-to-serve twist. This delightful recipe features a buttery crust enveloping a spiced apple filling, all topped off with a sweet glaze that will leave your guests craving more.
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 (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Combine eggs with ice water and lemon juice; stir into flour mixture until dough forms.
- Divide dough in two; chill for 30 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Toss apple slices with sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out larger dough piece to fit a greased 9×13 pan; fill with apple mixture.
- Roll out remaining dough for the top; trim edges and cut vents.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before glazing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg