Glazed Apple Pie Bars are like a special slab pie--rich pie crust topped with apples, more crust, then glaze. Cut into bars, they are easy and delicious!
5ouncesshortening or lard(1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons) I used my farm lard
2egg yolks
1tablespoonlemon juice
1/4cupwater to start + up to 2 Tablespoons more as neededI used 1 Tablespoon extra
Glaze:
1Tablespoonsbutter
1Tablespoonsmilk
1/2cuppowdered sugar
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Instructions
Combine sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon, then mix with the apples slices to coat them. Set aside.
Combine flour and salt then cut the shortening into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs are formed. Beat together lemon juice, egg yolks and water and pour over flour mixture. Stir to mix, until combined. Add extra water if needed. Divide dough in half and store one half in the refrigerator.
Line a 8 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper. Roll out half of the dough between wax paper to fit the pan. (Or you can pat it into shape in the pan but I found rolling slightly easier).
Spread sliced apples evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar/cinnamon/flour mixture.
Roll out the other half of the dough, between wax paper, to fit the top. Make slashes in the top with a knife to allow steam to escape.
Bake in 400° oven for 40-50 minutes until crust is slightly golden and apples are bubbling. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the top loosely with foil and continue baking. Remove and place the pan on a rack to cool completely.
When bars are cool, make the glaze. Melt butter then combine with milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread the glaze over top and allow to harden.
Slice into 15 squares (or whatever size you’d like).
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.