Indulge in the irresistible charm of apple pie squares, a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of apple pie into a convenient and delectable handheld dessert. These bite-sized squares boast a flaky crust that encases a tender, gooey apple filling, creating a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. Savor the perfect balance of sweet and tart Granny Smith apples, complemented by a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, all wrapped in a buttery, golden crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe guide offers two variations of apple pie squares, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this timeless dessert.
**Easy Apple Pie Squares:**
This variation is perfect for those who want a quick and fuss-free baking experience. Using pre-made pie crust and store-bought apple pie filling, you can whip up these apple pie squares in no time. Simply layer the crust, filling, and a crumble topping, and bake until golden brown.
**Homemade Apple Pie Squares:**
For those who prefer a more traditional approach, this recipe guides you through the process of making your own pie crust and apple filling from scratch. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll create a flaky, buttery crust and a delectable apple filling bursting with flavors. Assemble the squares and bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Both variations offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making apple pie squares a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on any occasion. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
GLAZED APPLE PIE SQUARES
These apple squares are a good change from apple pie since they are glazed and a little bit sweeter. The dough is firm enough that you can eat them with your hands and are best when apples are in season. -Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a measuring cup, combine egg yolk and enough milk to measure 1/3 cup. Gradually add to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. Roll one portion into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes. , In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat. Spoon over crust. , Roll remaining dough into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle; place over apple filling. Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm pastry. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MOCK APPLE PIE SQUARES
No one ever guesses these sweet "apple" slices are made with zucchini. In fact, there isn't a bit of apple in them. What I like about this yummy recipe is that it makes a lot using economical ingredients. -Lynn Hamilton, Naperville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the crumb mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set remaining crumb mixture aside., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring zucchini and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 cup reserved crumb mixture. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in walnuts and raisins. , Spread filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY-APPLE PIE SQUARES
Combine two holiday fruit favorites in this inviting pie, with a basic crust and a special caramel and ice cream topping.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well. With pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In small bowl, combine egg yolk and milk; beat well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- On lightly floured surface, roll dough to form 15x11-inch rectangle. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
- Place apples in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until apples are fork-tender. Add 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Spoon apple mixture over crust. Sprinkle with cranberries.
- In medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.
- Bake at 375°F. for 45 to 60 minutes or until topping is deep golden brown, apples are tender and filling is bubbly. Cool 1 hour.
- To serve, cut warm dessert into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Top each with caramel topping and ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 50 g
TASTES LIKE APPLE PIE APPLE SQUARES!
From my favourite church cookbook, where all the recipes are tried and true! **Like most of the reviews state, if you don't want to fight with the pastry to make it fit a cookie sheet - make 1.5x the dough recipe or use a smaller pan.
Provided by CrystalB
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 cookie sheet, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix flour and salt and cut in shortening. Add egg and milk mixture and mix till it forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Roll first half in 17 x 12 inch rectangle. Place in cookie sheet and bring pastry up sides.
- Cover pastry with apples and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon (homemade chunky applesauce also works well).
- Roll out second half of dough and place on top of apples. Moisten edges with milk and pinch together.
- Beat egg white until stiff and brush on crust. Bake at 400°F for 1 hour.
- Mix glaze ingredients together and brush on crust.
- This square freezes beautifully.
MAPLE APPLE PIE PROTEIN SQUARES
Protein squares for quick snacks! Store in the refrigerator.
Provided by Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine applesauce, maple syrup, and almond butter in a large mixing bowl. Add oat flour, cinnamon, cocoa, and protein powder; mix until well combined. Spread into the prepared dish.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into 30 squares and wrap in parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 33.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
GLAZED COUNTRY APPLE PIE SQUARES
I made these Apple squares to appease my husband. I got the apples I needed for under $3.00. I had all the other ingredients in the pantry. The one thing I hate more than anything is making Pie Crust, but I did it for this recipe. I used about 22 apples. The results were excellent. I used butter flavored Crisco to make the...
Provided by Rose Mary Mogan
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2. For the Crust: combine the salt, baking powder,cinnamon and 5 teaspoons of sugarstir to mix.
- 3. Measure flour and then add cinnamon mixture to flour. Stir together to blend.
- 4. Add crisco to flour, and mix crisco into flour with a pastry blender or use 2 forks, until flour resembles little small peas.
- 5. Beat egg yolks, then add the cold water and stir to blend, then pour into flour mixture, and mix together to form a ball. May need to add 1-2 extra tablespoons of cold water. Add just enough to shape dough into a ball.
- 6. Divide dough into 2 equal portions, put one in fridge, then dust work surface with flour and add remaining dough. Dust rolling pen, then roll dough out in a rectangle shape to fit a 15 X10 inch X 1 inch deep size pan. May need to piece parts of dough together to cover entire bottom of pan. Pinch seams together.
- 7. Carefully pick rolled dough up and onto rolling pin, then hold over pan, & unroll from rolling pin into pan. Repeat to cover entire bottom of pan. Spread half of apples onto prepared crust.
- 8. In a small bowl combine splenda, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, & salt. Stir to mix then sprinkle half of sugar mixture over apples.
- 9. Add remaining apples, raisins and the rest of the sugar mixture, evenly over apples.
- 10. Roll our remaining pie crust to cover top of apples. Make slits all over crust to allow steam to escape as apples are cooking.
- 11. Brush top of crust with egg white, and sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake in preheated 400 degree F. oven for 50 minutes until crust is golden brown. Place a larger pan underneath to catch potential drips. Allow apple slices to cool completely before adding the glaze.
- 12. To make the glaze combine powdered sugar, vanilla and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or as much as needed to reach spreading consistency. Whisk together and drizzle over cooled apple slices. Cut and serve PLAIN OR WITH OPTIONAL GLAZE. Garnish each slice if desired.
GRANDMAS APPLE PIE SQUARES
This recipe was sent to me by my cousin Shirley in Florida. We both fondly remember grandmas wonderful apple squares. The bakerys sell it with a thick powdered sugar frosting...but not grandma.! She served it occasionally with a cinnamon syrup and ice cream! With six siblings in my family, it did not last long. Nancy..7/9/12
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Snacks
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl combine flour and salt. Cut in shertening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and milk, mix to form dough. Chiull for 20 minutes. Divide dough in half, roll one half to fit the bottom of a 15x10 inch baking pan..Arrange apples over crust. Combine sugar, cinnamonn, nutmeg and corn flakes, sprinkle over apples. Roll out remaing dough to fit on top of apples. Seal edges, cut slits in top, brush with beaten egg white. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 16- 20 servings.
Tips:
- Use a good quality, tart apple. This will give your pie squares the best flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Honeycrisp apples.
- Peel and slice the apples thinly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a combination of spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all classic apple pie spices. You can also add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the apples.
- Don't overcook the apples. They should be soft, but still hold their shape.
- Use a pre-made pie crust or make your own. If you're using a pre-made pie crust, be sure to thaw it according to the package directions.
- Brush the edges of the pie crust with milk or water before baking. This will help the crust to brown evenly.
- Bake the pie squares until the crust is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
Conclusion:
Apple pie squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for a potluck, a bake sale, or a simple family dessert. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these apple pie squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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