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Rated :   by 21 people
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Yield: 32 bars Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 50 mins at 375°F
 
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Milk
  • 1 cup cornflakes
  • 8 - 10 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced (8 cups)
  • 3/4 - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 - 4 teaspoons milk

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a liquid measuring cup, beat egg yolk lightly. Add enough milk to make 2/3 cup liquid. Stir well to combine. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture with a fork until combined (dough will be slightly sticky). Divide mixture in half.

2. On a well-floured surface, roll half of the dough to a 17x12-inch rectangle. Fold dough crosswise into thirds. Transfer to a 15x10x1-inch baking pan and unfold dough, pressing to fit into the bottom and sides of the pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Top evenly with apples. In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over apples. Roll remaining dough to a 15x10-inch rectangle. Fold dough crosswise into thirds. Place atop apples and unfold dough. Crimp edges or use the tines of a fork to seal. Cut slits in the top. Brush top with beaten egg white.

3. Bake in a 375 degrees F oven for 50 minutes or until golden and apples are tender, covering with foil after the first 25 minutes of baking time to prevent overbrowning.

4. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and 2 to 3 teaspoons milk to make a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm bars. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.

Danish Pastry Apple Bars

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Comments (21)
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carolbergin1 wrote:

I must be the only one who had trouble making these! The dough was so thin and fell apart when I lifted it to the pan.There wasn't enough dough so I had to keep taking some from the 2nd batch and then ended up making another 1/2 recipe of dough to cover the top. It was very discouraging, but if I make it again, I'll just double the dough ingredients.

1/25/2012 09:27:41 AM Report Abuse
oneiljoy wrote:

There are awesome! My Mom used to make a very similar dessert for us as kids and she called it 'appple jack'. She made hers with lard - this was just as good - minus the lard!

12/30/2011 12:19:30 PM Report Abuse
randycorp wrote:

the best ever! I made them & took them to my daughters work, the next day all the guys were in there looking for more! I didnt use the cornflakes, but I will next time!

10/24/2011 03:37:32 PM Report Abuse
SchelleP63 wrote:

Perfect hit for lunch box snack!!! Great dessert and so classy! The email came in and my husband and I got right up and made it! Thank you for a perfect 5 star dessert!

10/9/2011 10:15:53 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

My family LOVES these pastries. I think the recipe is for an advanced baker but practice makes perfect. Don't give up these are worth it. This is one of my favorite apple recipes.

10/8/2011 08:57:14 AM Report Abuse

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