Easy Apple Pie Bar Recipe

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 egg whites
• 9 apple - peeled, cored and sliced
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk and egg yolks until well combined. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until a dough forms.
3. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough into a 9x13 inch rectangle. Press the dough into the prepared baking pan to create the bottom crust. Lightly brush the crust with egg whites. Arrange sliced apples evenly over the bottom crust and sprinkle with ¾ cup of white sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the remaining dough half into a 9x13 inch rectangle. Place it over the apples and lightly brush the top crust with egg whites.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is a beautiful golden brown, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.
5. In a bowl, beat together confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bars. Cut into 20 squares and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 261 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 25 g
• Sodium Content: 69 mg
• Protein Content: 3 g
• Cholesterol Content: 21 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g