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Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

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A delightful dessert featuring a flaky crust and sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, perfect for gatherings and cozy evenings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5-6 tablespoons cold water
For the filling
  • 8 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (about 6-8 apples) Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji are great options.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, and salt. Incorporate the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in 5 tablespoons of cold water. Gradually add this mixture to the flour and butter blend, stirring until the dough starts coming together. If needed, add an additional tablespoon of cold water, one teaspoon at a time.
  3. Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, spices, and lemon juice, tossing until everything is well-coated.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a rectangle and transfer it to the prepared pan, pressing it into the bottom and sides.
  4. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust and drizzle melted butter on top.
  5. Roll out the second portion of dough and place it on top of the apples, sealing the edges. Cut a few slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
  6. Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the edges brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil.
Glazing & Serving
  1. While cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, you can add more milk, one teaspoon at a time.
  2. Once slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over your apple slices. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

These apple slices can be served warm or at room temperature, alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days, or freeze for up to three months.
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