Ingredients
Crust:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp white sugar
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½ tsp salt
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1 cup shortening
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2 egg yolks
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½ cup milk
Filling:
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2 egg whites
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9 apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
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¾ cup white sugar
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
Glaze:
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1½ cups confectioners’ sugar
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1 pinch salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3 tbsp milk
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
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In a bowl, mix flour, 2 tbsp sugar, and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
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In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and milk. Stir into flour mix until dough forms.
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Roll half the dough and press into pan. Brush lightly with egg white.
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Layer sliced apples on dough. Sprinkle with ¾ cup sugar and cinnamon.
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Roll out remaining dough and place on top. Brush with remaining egg white.
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Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely.
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Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bars. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 15–20 bars
Storage: Room temp 3 days | Refrigerated 5 days | Freeze up to 2 months