Flaky Apple Pie Bars

 

Apple Pie Bars are a great size to enjoy. An all-time favorite, these apple bars are great for an after-school snack, coffee with friends, or as a simple dessert. I was looking for an apple pie, but didn’t want a classic pie. I wanted something wearable and something  deeper. I’ve been making this recipe for eons.It’s one of my favorite crust and fruit combinations. It’s perfect for a crowd, so you can walk around with a piece of “apple” in your hand if you want. For an elegant dinner, you can serve it with vanilla  ice cream.

 Ingredients:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

(2) egg yolks

½ cup milk

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup shortening

(2) egg whites

(9)  peeled, cored and sliced ​​apple

¾ cup white sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

(1) pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons milk

 PREPARATION:

1. Preheat the oven to approx. 175 ° C).Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
2. Stir together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Cut the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add  egg yolks and 1/2 cup milk and stir; Stir into the flour mixture.3. Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface  to the size of the prepared pan. Cover the inside of the pan with the dough. Then brush with a thin layer of egg white. Fill with apple slices and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.Roll out the remaining dough and place it on top of the apples. Brush with a thin layer of egg white.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Mix powdered sugar, salt, vanilla and milk in a small bowl until smooth.Drizzle over the cooled bars and cut into squares.

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