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Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices – Classic Midwestern Dessert Recipe

Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

Classic Midwestern bakery dessert with buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family treats.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 –6 tbsp cold water
  • For the Apple Filling:
  • 8 cups apples 6–8 medium, peeled, cored, sliced
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Rolling Pin
  • - 9x13-inch baking pan
  • - Whisk
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Prepare crust: Mix flour, sugar, salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add eggs + cold water, form dough. Chill 30 mins.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 9×13 pan.
  3. Make filling: Toss apples with sugars, flour, spices, and lemon juice.
  4. Roll half the dough, fit in pan. Add apple mixture. Drizzle with melted butter. Cover with second rolled dough. Seal edges, cut slits.
  5. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden.
  6. Mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cooled slices.
  7. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Mix apple types (Granny Smith + Honeycrisp) for best balance.
Chill crust dough for max flakiness.
Blind-bake bottom crust 10 minutes if you want extra crispiness.