Easy Apple Slice Squares Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.67 cup shortening
• 2 eggs eggs
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 6 apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, or more to taste
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and lemon juice until well combined. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until a dough ball forms.
3. Divide the dough ball in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each half into a 9x13-inch rectangle. Press one rectangle into a 9x13-inch baking dish to create the bottom crust. Set the remaining dough rectangle aside.
4. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, and cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the bottom crust.
5. Carefully place the remaining dough rectangle over the apple filling to form the top crust. Use any leftover scraps of dough to patch any holes. Cut a few slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the crust is crisp. Let cool to room temperature before slicing into squares (approximately 30 minutes).

Nutrition

• Calories: 296 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 24 g
• Sodium Content: 110 mg
• Protein Content: 4 g
• Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 44 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g