Apple Squares Recipe

Name: Apple Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pastry flour; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup shortening; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 egg (separated); ¼ cup cold water; 2 cups apples, chopped (size of raisins); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup boiling water

Servings: persons

2 cups pastry flour
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg (separated)
¼ cup cold water
2 cups apples, chopped (size of raisins)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup boiling water

1
FOR CRUST: In mixing bowl add salt to flour.
2
Cut in shortening and butter.
3
Mix egg yolk with cold water.
4
(Save leftover white for brushing top) Mix into flour mixture.
5
Line bottom and sides of 9 x 9 pan, reserving remaining pastry for top.
6
Chill while making filling.
7
FOR APPLE FILLING: Put apples in saucepan and sprinkle with lemon juice.
8
Mix together sugar and cornstarch.
9
Add to apples; mix well, then add boiling water.
10
Cook until thick.
11
Spread evenly over pastry.
12
Cover with remaining pastry.
13
Press sedges together to seal.
14
Brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
15
Bake at 425 for 10 minutes, then at 350 for 30 minutes.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pastry flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup shortening, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Apple 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.

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