Apple Pastry Squares Recipe

Name: Apple Pastry Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup water; 5 cups thinly sliced peeled apples; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup cold shortening; 2 large egg yolks, beaten; 1/4 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
5 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold shortening
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan. Mix until well blended. Add apples; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in spices and lemon juices; set aside.
2
For pastry, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Combine egg yolks, water and lemon juice; blend into flour. Mixture will form a ball. Divided in half.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough between two pieces of waxed paper to fit the bottom and halfway up the sides of a
4
. Spread filling over pastry. Roll remaining pastry to fit pan exactly; place on top of filling. Fold bottom pastry over top and press to seal. Cut a few small slits in top crust.
5
Bake at 400u00b0 for about 40 minutes or until lightly browned. For glaze, combine all ingredients and drizzle over the warm pastry.

656

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup water, 5 cups thinly sliced peeled apples, and more.

Yes, Apple Pastry Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Pastry Squares

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