Delightful Flaky Apple Pie Bars!

Indulge your taste buds in the irresistible charm of Flaky Apple Pie Bars – a buttery crust embracing impeccably spiced, tender apple slices, crowned with a cinnamon-infused crumble.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup milk
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 egg whites
• 9 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp milk

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 2 tbsp of sugar, and salt. Cut in the shortening until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add and combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup of milk; stir into the flour mixture.
4. Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to the size of the prepared pan. Cover the pan’s interior with the dough and lightly coat it with egg white.
5. Fill the crust with sliced apples and generously sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top. Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the apples, brushing it with a light coating of egg white.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the crust achieves a golden hue.
7. In a small bowl, beat together confectioners’ sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Drizzle this delightful mixture over the cooled bars, and then cut them into squares.

Embrace the essence of fall with each bite of these Flaky Apple Pie Bars – a heavenly blend of textures and flavors that will undoubtedly elevate your dessert experience!