Apple Pie Bars
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4.6
Apple Pie Bars
Description
The Apple Pie Bars begin with a buttery, flaky pastry crust made by cutting cold butter into flour and salt, then binding it with an egg yolk and cold water mixture. The crust forms the base of the bars, pressed firmly into a 9x13-inch baking dish. A layer of crushed cornflakes is spread over the pastry before the apple slices, which have been peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, are arranged on top. These apples are coated with sugar and cinnamon, providing warmth and sweetness. The bars bake in a moderately hot oven until golden and cooked through.
Once cooled, a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract is drizzled over the bars, adding a delicate sweetness and aroma. The final texture balances flaky crust, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a slight crunch from the cornflakes, creating a varied mouthfeel.
These bars store well at room temperature in an airtight container, making them convenient for snacking or dessert. When slicing, cutting into about 15 bars yields typical serving sizes. The use of cornflakes is a distinctive touch, adding a unique textural element compared to traditional apple pie crusts. The almond extract in the glaze complements the cinnamon and apple flavors for a nuanced finish.
Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 488 grams
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 8 grams
- 1 1/2 cups butter cubed, cold unsalted
- 1 large egg separated
- 3/4 cup water 6 ounces, cold
For the filling:
- 1 cup cornflakes 70 grams, crushed
- 10 apple peeled, cored and sliced (2 1/2 pounds after peeled and cored
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar 150 grams
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 5 grams
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar 65 grams
- 1 tablespoon milk 15 grams, 2%
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375º Fahrenheit.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the cold butter until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs. Snap the butter between your fingers if needed to combine the flour and butter. It's ok if there are little chunks of butter. That's what will make your pastry flaky. 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 cups cold unsalted butter
- In a separate cup, beat the egg yolk, reserving the egg white until later. Stir the cold water into the yolk. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture until dough comes together to form a ball. 1 large egg, 3/4 cup cold water
- On a floured pastry mat, roll out half of the dough large enough to cover the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the dough in the pan.
- Sprinkle the crushed cornflakes over the bottom of the dough in the pan. 1 cup crushed cornflakes
- Arrange apple slices over the top of the cornflakes. Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon over the apples. 10 apples, 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Roll out the second half of the dough to cover the entire pan with a little dough hanging over the edge. Lay the dough over the filling and pinch the edges of the two crusts together.
- Whisk the reserved egg white until foamy and brush onto the top crust with a pastry brush.
- Bake the bars for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- To make the almond glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, milk and almond extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm apple pie bars. 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Serve with ice cream and caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover bars covered at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- The recipe yields about 15 bars; nutritional values can vary based on ingredient brands.
- For accurate nutrition, consider calculating based on your specific ingredients used.
- The bars make a good portable dessert or snack with familiar apple pie flavors in bar form.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 176mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 685IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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