2 years ago

Apple Pie Squares

This delicious fall dessert is the perfect way to make apple pie for a crowd.

16 servings
Preparation time: 2 ½ hours

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (4-ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten, plus enough milk to measure ⅔ cup total
  • 10 cups thinly sliced, pared apples (about 10 medium)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Lunds & Byerlys Apple Pie Spice
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed corn flakes
  • 1 egg white

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 F.
  2. Combine flour, salt and optional shredded cheese into mixing bowl.
  3. Cut in shortening with pastry blender.
  4. Toss flour mixture with egg mixture until all flour is moistened. Form into two balls, cover and refrigerate.
  5. Toss apples with sugar and L&B Apple Pie Spice.
  6. Roll out one ball of dough to fit bottom and sides of a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle cereal over crust. Add apple mixture.
  7. Roll out remaining dough and place over apples.
  8. Seal edges of crust; make slits on top with knife.
  9. Beat egg white and brush over crust.
  10. Bake until golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.

 

Tip: No rolling pin? You can always use a wine bottle.