Description
Indulge in the delightful comfort of Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices, a modern twist on traditional apple pie. This easy-to-serve dessert features a buttery crust enveloping a luscious filling of spiced apples, all topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, these apple slices are sure to satisfy every sweet tooth. With straightforward preparation steps and minimal ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this crowd-pleaser. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or drizzle with caramel for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
- 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 mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Mix eggs, ice water, and lemon juice; add to flour mixture until combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes, then roll out two pieces to fit a greased baking pan.
- For the filling, toss sliced apples with sugars, cornstarch, spices, and lemon juice.
- Assemble by layering the first dough sheet in the pan, adding apple filling, and covering with the second dough sheet.
- Cut vents in the top crust and bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before glazing with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg