Tastes Like Apple Pie Apple Squares
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of fall with these "Tastes Like Apple Pie Apple Squares." This recipe combines all the cozy elements of a classic apple pie—tender cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery flaky pastry, and a sweet vanilla glaze—but in an easy-to-make, portable square format perfect for any occasion. Featuring a luscious filling made with Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these squares deliver all the comforts of homemade apple pie with less fuss. Ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or simply as a treat to satisfy your dessert cravings, these apple squares are sure to become a family favorite. Serve them as is, or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 units Egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons Cold water
- 6 cups Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; Granny Smith preferred)
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt for the crust.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix in the egg yolks and cold water a tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together (do not overmix).
Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
While the dough chills, prepare the apple filling: In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and lemon juice until the apples are evenly coated.
Roll out one half of the dough on a floured surface and press it into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust, ensuring an even layer.
Roll out the second half of the dough and place it over the apples as a top crust. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal.
Poke some small holes in the top crust with a fork to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Allow the apple squares to cool completely at room temperature before slicing.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled apple squares.
Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.9 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 69 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*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.
