Apple Squares Babcia's Apple Pie

Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of "Apple Squares Babcia's Apple Pie," a delightful twist on a classic apple dessert inspired by timeless family recipes. This rustic treat combines a buttery, tender crust with a luscious spiced apple filling made from tart Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg. The unique two-layer dough ensures each square holds its shape beautifully while delivering a flaky bite. Perfectly golden and sprinkled with powdered sugar, these easy-to-share apple squares are ideal for holidays, potlucks, or a cozy afternoon treat. With simple ingredients and a hint of old-world charm, this recipe is your new go-to for comforting, homemade apple pie in a crowd-pleasing form.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3 large Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 pinch Pinch of salt
• 6 medium Apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easier removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl and add them to the flour and butter mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions: one slightly larger than the other. Wrap both in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 6

While the dough chills, prepare the apple filling. Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a large bowl.

Step 7

Roll out the larger portion of dough between two sheets of parchment paper until it is large enough to fit the bottom and sides of the prepared baking pan.

Step 8

Press the rolled dough into the bottom of the pan, making sure it goes up the sides a bit to create a crust.

Step 9

Layer the spiced apple slices evenly on top of the crust.

Step 10

Roll out the smaller portion of dough and carefully place it over the apple filling. Seal the edges by pressing the top and bottom crusts together gently.

Step 11

Whisk the remaining egg and brush it over the top crust for a golden finish.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the apples are tender.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let the apple squares cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.

Step 14

Cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(958.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4651.8

Total Fat 291.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 182.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 775.0mg	0%
Sodium 870.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 484.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 201.9g
Protein 40.5g	0%

Vitamin D 175.0IU	0%
Calcium 178.9mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 516.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 41.0%