POTLUCK APPLE PIE BARS

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I use apple from our own apple trees to make this dessert. It's a big hit at potlucks as well as with my family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 3-4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shortening
4 large egg yolks, beaten
2/3 cup milk
FILLING:
1 cup crisp rice cereal
8 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 9 medium)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. , Combine egg yolks and milk; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half., On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with one rectangle; sprinkle with cereal. , Arrange apples over cereal. Combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Top with remaining pastry; cut slits in top. Brush with egg whites., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.