Best 6 Apple Slice Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Apple Slice Squares, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat features layers of flaky pastry, tender apples, and a delectable streusel topping, creating a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. With three enticing variations, you can choose your perfect match: Classic Apple Slice Squares, Caramel Apple Slice Squares, and a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that every baker, from novice to seasoned, can achieve mouthwatering success. Whether you're seeking a comforting homemade dessert or a delightful addition to your next potluck, these Apple Slice Squares are sure to steal the show.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE SQUARES



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Apples, nuts and cinnamon make these bars delicious. They hardly last a day at my house!

Provided by BarbiAnn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped apple
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the top of the bars.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

GLAZED APPLE PIE SQUARES



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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

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg, separated
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup crushed cornflakes
9 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 10 medium)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

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.

APPLE SLICES



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Chicago-style bakery apple slices. Apple filling between two crusts in a sheet pan, topped with vanilla glaze and cut into squares.

Provided by Kelly ~ the hungry bluebird

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt (I use Diamond kosher salt, even for baking)
¾ cup lard (preferably non-hydrogenated, unprocessed)
½ cup water
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon juice
32 ounces apple dessert filling/topping
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted or softened butter
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons whole milk (more to thin, if necessary)

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add lard and cut in with pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a measuring cup, mix water, egg yolks and lemon juice together and pour over flour mixture. Blend gently with a fork until combined; mixture will be very moist.
  • Divide dough in half. Roll or pat one half of dough directly into 9" by 13" jelly roll pan, bringing dough slightly up the edges. I patted with my hands, you could also try a mini roller. Spread apple filling evenly over the dough. Roll remaining dough to fit the top, either on a well floured pastry board or the back of a sheet pan and then carefully flip it over the top. Press or pinch the edges together, don't worry if it doesn't seal completely, as long as top is completely covering apples. Patch where necessary. Cut several slits in top dough for steam vents.
  • Bake in 400º oven for 40 minutes, until crust is nicely browned, rotating pan halfway. Remove to rack to cool.
  • Make glaze. Combine sugar, softened butter, vanilla and milk until smooth, adding more milk if necessary for consistency. Spread glaze over top of crust with an offset spatula and let glaze set and harden. Cut into 2- or 3-inch squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE PIE BARS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large)
1 1/2 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick (3 large)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • For the crust, place the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, until light and creamy. Sift the flour and salt together and, with the mixer on low, slowly add to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until combined. Scatter two-thirds of the dough in clumps in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and press it lightly with floured hands on the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides. Refrigerate for 20 minutes. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown, and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, put the mixing bowl with the remaining dough back on the mixer, add the walnuts and cinnamon, and mix on low speed to combine. Set aside.
  • Reduce the oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the filling, combine the Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples and lemon juice in a very large bowl. Add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well. Melt the butter in a large (10-inch-diameter) pot, add the apples, and simmer over medium to medium-low heat, stirring often, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the apples are tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Spread the apples evenly over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  • Pinch medium pieces of the remaining dough with your fingers and drop them evenly on top of the apples (they will not be covered). Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the topping is browned. Cool completely and cut into bars.

DATE & APPLE SQUARES



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A chewy, oaty tray bake with sticky dates and apples - bound to be a big hit.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 55m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

225g butter , plus a little extra for greasing
140g cooking apple , peeled, cored and chopped
140g stoned date , chopped
280g light soft brown sugar
175g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
100g porridge oat

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Grease an 18cm square tin and line with baking parchment.
  • Tip the apples into a pan with 2 tbsp water. Bring to the boil and simmer on a low heat for 5 mins until tender and slightly pulpy. Add the dates and 50g of the sugar, and cook for a further 5 mins. Take off the heat and break the apples down with the back of a spoon until smooth and well mixed with the dates. Set aside.
  • Gently melt the butter in a saucepan. Mix the flour, bicarb, oats and remaining sugar in a bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir well until oats are coated.
  • Press half the mixture firmly into the tin, spread the apple mix on top and smooth over. Cover with the remaining oat mixture and press down. Bake for 30-35 mins until golden and firm. Cool in the tin before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 47 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

APPLE PASTRY SQUARES



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"We have four very productive apple trees in our backyard, so I make a lot of recipes that call for apples. Even then, we'll often end up giving bushels of them away. This apple dessert is one of my family's favorites. If you're serving a larger group, I've found that it goes a little further when cut into squares rather than slices like a traditional apple pie."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

FILLING:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
5 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
PASTRY:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold shortening
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For filling, combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan. Mix until well blended. Add apples; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in spices and lemon juices; set aside., For pastry, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Combine egg yolks, water and lemon juice; blend into flour. Mixture will form a ball. Divided in half. , On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough between two pieces of waxed paper to fit the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread filling over pastry. Roll remaining pastry to fit pan exactly; place on top of filling. Fold bottom pastry over top and press to seal. Cut a few small slits in top crust. , Bake at 400° for about 40 minutes or until lightly browned. For glaze, combine all ingredients and drizzle over the warm pastry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples: This will give your squares a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady.
  • Don't overcook the apples: You want them to be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the apples: This will help you get even slices that will cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the squares tough.
  • Bake the squares until they are golden brown on top: This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Apple slice squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them plain or with a variety of toppings, apple slice squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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