Glazed Apple Pie Squares Recipes

GLAZED APPLE PIE BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, lemon juice and water; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half. Chill for 30 minutes. , Roll out one portion of dough between two large sheets of waxed paper into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press pastry onto bottom and up sides of pan; trim even with top edge. , In a large bowl, toss the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; spread into crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pan; place over filling. Brush edges with water or milk; pinch to seal. Cut slits in top. , Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over bars.

GLAZED APPLE PIE BARS

Steps:

• heat oven to 350*F.
• in medium bowl combine flour and salt, cut in butter until crumbly. with fork stir in egg yolk and milk until dough forms a ball; divide in half.
• on lightly floured surface roll half of dough into 15x10" retangle; place on bottom of ungreased 15x10x1" jelly roll pan.
• sprinkle with cereal, layer apples over cereal.
• in small bowl combine 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg, sprinkle over apples.
• roll remaining half dough into 151/2x101/2" rectangle, place over apples.
• in small bowl beat egg white with fork until foamy, brush over top crust.
• in small bowl stir together 2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, sprinkle over crust.
• bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until lightly browned.
• in small bowl stir together all glaze ingredients, drizzle over warm crust.
• cut into bars.

APPLE SLICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.
• Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough forms a ball. Split dough into halves; roll each half into about a 9x13-inch rectangle. Press 1 rectangle into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place apple slices in a large bowl; add sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Toss apples to coat; spread over crust. Cover apple filling with remaining crust, piecing together any scraps to cover any holes. Cut several slits into top crust for ventilation while cooking.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

GLAZED APPLE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream, and 1/4 cup butter. Heat until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla; stir into saucepan. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool slightly.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the apples, flour, and cinnamon. Mix well.
• Line a 9 inch pie pan with pie dough. Pour thickened filling mixture into pastry-lined pie pan. Arrange apple mixture evenly over filling. Top with second crust, seal and flute the edges. Cut slits in top crust.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool for at least 30 minutes.
• In small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 tablespoon softened butter. Blend until smooth; pour evenly over warm pie. Refrigerate for AT LEAST 1 1/2 hours before serving (longer is better).

APPLE PIE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly grease 15 x 10 jelly-roll pan.
• Prepare Struesel Topping: in medium bowl, with hand, mix all topping ingredients until mixture comes together.
• Shape into a ball; cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare Shortbread Crust: in large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
• With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
• Sprinkle crumbs evenly in prepared pan.
• With hands, firmly pat crumbs into bottom of pan to form a crust.
• Bake crust 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned (crust may crack).
• Meanwhile, prepare Apple Filling: in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add apples, raisins, sugar, and cinnamon, and cook 15 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
• In cup, mix cornstarch and lemon juice; stir into apple mixture until thickened (it will thicken almost immediately).
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Spoon hot apple mixture over warm crust.
• Break struesel topping into 1/2-inch chunks, and scatter over apple mixture.
• Bake 30 minutes or until struesel is golden.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• When cool, cut lengthwise into 3 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.
• Use wide metal spatula to lift and serve squares.