Best 6 Grandmas Apple Pie Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Grandma's Apple Pie Squares, a delightful treat that captures the essence of homemade goodness. These delectable squares feature a flaky, buttery crust that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy apple filling, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Each bite offers a burst of apple pie goodness, reminiscent of warm family gatherings and cherished memories.

The article presents two variations of this classic recipe: a traditional Apple Pie Squares recipe that stays true to the classic flavors, and a Caramel Apple Pie Squares recipe that adds a touch of decadence with a luscious caramel drizzle. Both recipes are meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve perfect results.

The Traditional Apple Pie Squares recipe embodies the simplicity and charm of a classic apple pie, with a filling made from fresh apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The Caramel Apple Pie Squares elevate this classic by introducing a velvety caramel sauce, which perfectly complements the sweet and tart apples.

With detailed ingredient lists, precise measurements, and comprehensive instructions, this article empowers bakers of all skill levels to recreate these delightful treats in their own kitchens. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new favorite recipe or a beginner eager to impress your loved ones, Grandma's Apple Pie Squares are sure to become a cherished addition to your baking repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

GRANDMAS APPLE PIE SQUARES



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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

3-3/4 c flour
1-1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c shortening
3 c eggs, beaten
1/3 c milk
8 c granny smith baking apples, peeled,and sliced
1-1/2 c sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 c crushed cornflakes
1 egg white

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.

APPLE PIE BY GRANDMA OPLE



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This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions. I hope it becomes one of your favorites as well!

Provided by MOSHASMAMA

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
½ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup water
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
  • Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE



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You'll elicit oohs and aahs every time you serve slices of this classic apple pie. The crisp crust is a nice complement to the tender apples.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter
2% milk
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim crust even with edge of plate. Set aside. , In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Arrange half of the apples in pastry shell; sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Dot with butter. , Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. , Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Serve warm if desired or cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds short crust pastry, recipe follows
7 cups Royal Gala apples, cored and quartered (about 5 apples)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter, cold
8 ounces shortening, cold
1/2 cup ice cold water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll 1/2 the short crust pastry to 1/4-inch thickness and cut out a 14-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry, trim away the excess and crimp the edge.
  • Roll out the rest of the pastry to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut the pastry into 1/2-inch strips. On a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper weave the strips of pastry into a lattice that will cover the top of a 9-inch pie plate with 1-inch of overhang. Refrigerate the pie shell and lattice for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the apple quarters into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss the apples with the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush the inside edge of the pastry with the egg wash. Arrange the apples in the pie shell and dab the top with pieces of cold butter. Slide the lattice top over the apples. Press the pastry of the lattice firmly on the crimped edge to seal the 2 together. Brush the lattice with egg wash. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Using a cheese grater, grate the butter and shortening into the flour. Combine the mixture with your fingers until it resembles cornmeal. Add the ice cold water and mix with a spoon, pulling the water into the flour until a dough forms.
  • With your hands, shape the dough into 2 balls and flatten them into disks. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 1 month.

APPLE SLICE SQUARES



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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

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

Tips:

  • Using Granny Smith apples: These apples hold their shape well and provide a tart flavor that complements the sweet filling.
  • Slicing apples thinly: This will help them cook evenly and soften nicely in the filling.
  • Mixing spices: The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice adds a warm, autumnal flavor to the pie filling.
  • Using a combination of sugars: Granulated sugar provides sweetness, while brown sugar adds a rich, caramel-like flavor.
  • Adding lemon juice: This helps to prevent the apples from browning and adds a bit of tanginess to the filling.
  • Rolling out the pie dough: Use a lightly floured surface and a rolling pin to roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle.
  • Transferring the filling: Carefully pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
  • Folding the edges: Fold the edges of the pie dough over the filling and crimp to seal.
  • Baking the pie: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 375°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  • Cooling the pie: Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the filling to set.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Apple Pie Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust, a sweet and tangy apple filling, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, these pie squares are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, or dessert, these pie squares are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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