How to Make Apple Slice Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting about the sweet aroma of apples and cinnamon wafting through the kitchen. It's a scent that instantly brings to mind thoughts of cozy autumn days, warm sweaters, and the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot. And when it comes to apple desserts, there are few that embody this comforting feeling quite like apple slice squares.

These delightful treats are a hybrid of a classic apple pie and a buttery shortbread cookie. The tender, buttery crust provides the perf...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 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
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.
  • Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough forms a ball. Split dough into halves; roll each half into about a 9x13-inch rectangle. Press 1 rectangle into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place apple slices in a large bowl; add sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Toss apples to coat; spread over crust. Cover apple filling with remaining crust, piecing together any scraps to cover any holes. Cut several slits into top crust for ventilation while cooking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 112mg