Welcome to the world of Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

This classic Chicago treat features a flaky pie crust filled with a sweet apple pie filling, then topped with a sugary glaze. It’s a simple yet delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients:

Pie Dough Ingredients:

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Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 4 cups
Granulated sugar 1 tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Unsalted butter, chilled 1 1/4 cups
Ice water 1/2 cup + more if needed

Filling Ingredients:

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Ingredient Quantity
Apple pie filling 4 cups

Glaze Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Powdered sugar 1 cup
Unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons
Vanilla 1 teaspoon
Whole milk 2 tablespoons

Instructions:

Making the Pie Dough:

  1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Grate chilled butter into the flour mixture or cut in using a pastry blender.
  3. Create a well in the center and gradually add ice water, mixing until dough comes together.
  4. Divide dough in half, shape into rectangles, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Assembling the Apple Slices:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out one dough rectangle to fit a 9×13 inch jelly roll pan.
  3. Spread apple pie filling evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll out second dough rectangle, place over filling, and pinch edges.
  5. Cut vents in the top crust.
  6. Bake for about 40 minutes or until golden brown, rotating halfway through.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack.

Making the Glaze:

  1. Beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  2. Spread glaze over cooled apple slices.
  3. Let glaze set before slicing and serving.

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