Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices, a nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make slab pie features a buttery crust filled with spiced apple slices and topped with a sweet glaze, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Mix eggs, ice water, and lemon juice; combine with flour mixture to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Toss apple slices with sugars, cornstarch, spices, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough and press into a baking pan; fill with apple mixture.
- Top with remaining dough, crimp edges, and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before glazing with powdered sugar, milk, and melted butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (91g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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