Glazed Apple Pie Bar Recipe
This double-crusted glazed apple pie bar recipe calls for applying the glaze while the bars are warm. Don't skip this as it's absolutely delicious!
Servings 36 people
Calories 138kcal
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 c. butter or shortening
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk reserve white for egg wash
- milk (enough to make 2/3 cup with yolk)
- 2 ½ c. all-purpose flour unbleached
Filling:
- 8 to 10 lg tart apples 9 to 10 sliced cups
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 ½ tbsp quick-cooking tapioca pearls See post notes about other thickeners
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg white from making the crust
- 1 tbsp water
Glaze:
- 1 c. confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp water
- pinch salt
Instructions
To Make the Crust:
- Mix the sugar and flour in a medium bowl. Cube the cold butter and add it to the flour mixture.
- Toss the cold butter cubes, keeping them separated. Smash the cubes individually between your fingers.
- Use your pastry blender to break up the chunks of butter into smaller than pea-sized pieces.
- Place your yolk (reserving the egg white for later) in a measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 2/3 cup of liquid and stir.
- Mix Incorporate your yolk/milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix lightly to incorporate.
- Lightly dust flour on your work surface and continue to incorporate any remaining flour for an even consistency on your crust dough.
- Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap, refrigerating for at least 30 minutes, while you prepare your apple filling
To Make the Filling:
- To a medium bowl (big enough to hold sliced apples), mix the sugar, cinnamon, and thickener (crushed cereal, tapioca, or flour). Set aside.
- Place your peeled, cored, and sliced apples in the sugar mixture, tossing to coat. Set aside and begin assembling your bars.
To Assemble the Bars:
- Remove our dough from the refrigerator and divide into halves, with 1/2 being slightly larger for the bottom crust.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the larger dough portion into a 15 x 20-inch rectangle.
- Carefully place the crust into the bottom of the ungreased sheet pan. Gently press the crust to form the pan, allowing about 1-inch overlap over the lip of the pan.
- Gently and evenly place your apple filling over the bottom crust.
- Dust your work surface with flour again and roll out your 2nd crust slightly smaller than the first (about 14 x 19 inches).
- Place your second crust over the apple mixture and tuck and pinch your edges so they lay on top of the lip of the pan, press to seal.
- Apply the egg wash with a pastry brush.
To Bake the Bars:
- Place the bars in an oven preheated to 350℉ for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Mix your glaze ingredients together while the bars bake.
- Remove the bars from the oven when the top crust is golden brown and the apples are fork-tender.
To Apply Glaze:
- Drizzle the glaze on your warm apple pie bars and gently smooth it over the top so there is an even consistency.
- Allow the bars to cool slightly before cutting and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g
