Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

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Chicago-style bakery apple slices are a beloved Midwestern treat: a thin, buttery pastry crust topped with a generous layer of cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Unlike deep apple pie, these are baked in a sheet pan and cut into squares, making them perfect for potlucks, bake sales, and family gatherings.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 5–6 tablespoons ice water

For the Apple Filling

  • 6 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6–7 medium apples)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together.
  4. Divide dough into two portions, one slightly larger than the other.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling


 

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