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Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices Recipe

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Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert featuring a flaky homemade pie dough filled with sweet apple pie filling, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for sharing at any gathering or enjoying as a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Pie Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, chilled (2 1/2 sticks)
  • 1/2 cup ice water, plus more as needed

Filling

  • 4 cups apple pie filling (canned is fine)

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Grate one stick of chilled butter over the mixture using a cheese grater, stirring into the flour. If the butter softens, chill it in the freezer before continuing. Repeat this with all butter. Alternatively, you can cube and cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two forks to create a crumbly texture with small pieces of butter visible.
  2. Add Ice Water: Create a well in the center, add 1/2 cup ice water, and quickly toss with a fork to start combining. Gradually drizzle in cold water 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring after each addition until the dough holds together but is not sticky.
  3. Knead and Chill Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently knead just to bring together. Divide into two halves, flatten each into a 1-inch thick rectangle, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Prepare a 9×13-inch jelly roll pan.
  5. Roll and Place Bottom Crust: Roll out one rectangle of chilled dough to approximately the size of the jelly roll pan. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  6. Add Apple Filling: Spread the 4 cups of apple pie filling evenly over the bottom crust in the pan.
  7. Roll and Place Top Crust: Roll out the remaining dough to the same size. Carefully lift and place it over the filling. Pinch the edges to join but don’t worry about sealing tightly. Cut some vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
  9. Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and whole milk until smooth and spreadable.
  10. Glaze and Serve: Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled top crust. Allow the glaze to set and harden before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy your Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices!

Notes

  • Using chilled butter is key to achieving a flaky crust.
  • If grated butter softens too much, chill it in the freezer before continuing.
  • Allowing the glaze to set fully helps prevent it from sliding off when slicing.
  • You can substitute homemade apple pie filling if preferred.
  • Ensure vents in the top crust to prevent soggy topping from steam buildup.
  • For an extra touch, you may sprinkle a little cinnamon on the apple filling before placing the top crust.

Keywords: Chicago-style apple slices, apple pie, bakery style dessert, homemade pie dough, glazed apple bars

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