APPLE SLICE SQUARES

Apple Slice Squares image

My mom has been making these since I was a kid, and they are the hit of every family get-together, from my brothers and sisters all the way down to the grandchildren; it is even spreading to my in-laws. Enjoy this family-favorite.

Provided by Fred

Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
¼ cup water
2 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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening 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 Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 109.9 mg, Sugar 24 g