Apple Pie Bars Recipe

Name: Apple Pie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup shortening; 4 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 8 -10 tablespoons cold water; Filling; 7 cups finely chopped peeled apples; 2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 dash ground nutmeg; Glaze; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice
8 -10 tablespoons cold water
Filling
7 cups finely chopped peeled apples
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
Glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder.
2
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
In a small bowl whisk egg yolks, lemon juice and water, gradually add to flour mixture,tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
4
Divide in half.
5
Chill for 30 minutes.
6
Roll out on portion of dough between 2 large sheets of waxed paper into a 17x12 inch rectangle.
7
Transfer to an ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
8
Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of pan,trim pastry even with top edge.
9
In a bowl, toss the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg, spread over crust.
10
Roll out remaining pastry to rift top of pan, place over filling.
11
Trim edges, brush edges between pastry with water or milk, pinch to seal.
12
Cut slits in top.
13
Bake at 375F for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
14
Cool on a wire rack.
15
Combine glaze ingredients until smooth.
16
Drizzle over bars before cutting.

1419

kcal

Calories

Fat

311

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Apple Pie Bars 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 Pie Bars

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