Apple Slice Squares

Apple Slice Squares

My mom has been making these apple slices since I was a kid, and they are the hit of every family get-together, from my brothers and sisters down to the grandchildren; it is even spreading to my in-laws. Enjoy this family favorite!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

Filling

  • 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

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.

Step 3
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 9×13-inch rectangle. Press 1 rectangle into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
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 (per serving)

296
Calories
13g
Fat
44g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 16%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium110mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate44g 16%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars24g
Protein4g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium13mg 1%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium112mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 9 years ago

    It’s my Mom’s recipe, so of course I love it. Makes enough to serve a group and have leftovers. So, so, good.

    • 9 years ago

    I have been looking for this! All that is missing is the homemade icing. Also good with peach and blueberry!

    • 9 years ago

    I’ve seen an almost identical recipe on another site, but it included a glaze (confectioner’s sugar, vanilla extract and milk or lt. cream) to be spread over the top while it’s still hot. I thought this crust was very bland; I prefer a buttery crust. The filling is also bland even though I added more ground cinnamon and also ground nutmeg. I won’t be making this again, sorry.

    • 9 years ago

    I was looking for this! Loved it as a kid, now I have to make it myself with out my mothers recipe. Made my own glaze for topping.

    • 9 years ago

    Add a thin layer of corn flakes on top of bottom crust. It absorbs the liquid and saves the bottom crust from getting soft and mushy.

    • 8 years ago

    Ate this still warm, my husband who loves apple pie said it was orgasmic! Best thing he had eaten and heis not a dessert person. Will make this again and again,super easy too!

    • 7 years ago

    Reminded me of my grandmother’s apples slices. I made a few changes based on my recollection of her rendition. I added the zest of one lemon and cut the water in half and made up the difference with extra lemon juice. I also dotted the upper crust with little pieces of softened butter (about two Tbsp) and sprinkled it with about two Tbsp of superfine sugar. Next time I’ll increase the recipe by one and a half times as I thought the ingredients were a bit sparse for a 9×13 pan. Grandma’s were thicker as I recall. Great recipe, thanks for taking me back to my childhood!

    • 7 years ago

    I had to make more crust, it was to thin, so I made the recipe for crust 1 and half. But it was very good other then that

    • 6 years ago

    I used pre-made frozen Pillsbury pie dough crust! thaw frozen dough 4 pie crusts and using 2 crusts rolled together thinly then line the bottom of a medium cookie sheet with the two thoroughly blended together shaped into about a 2 inch x 4 inch square block wrap tightly making sure I have one made for the top and one for the bottom of my apple slice! After pressing each crust (2) together place both separately wrapped in cellophane blocks of pastry into the fridge for 1/2 to 1 hour. then roll to 1.8th inch thick place in 8-9 inch W x 13.5-14 inch cookie sheet ! pour in filling of any kind and top with last pastry crust and bake at 425 degree pre-heated oven for 20 minutes to ensure bottom of crust does not get soggy! Turn down oven to 350 degrees and bake until lovely, bubbly
    and light golden !

    • 6 years ago

    I would let the apples sit for a few minutes to bring out the juice of the apples. I also changed the recipe to accommodate 18 servings so that it would fit in a jelly roll pan.

    • 6 years ago

    I just pulled these out of the oven a few minutes ago. Holy cow, fantastic. I followed the recipe but used leaf lard. Probably the best crust I’ve ever made. I can’t wait to make these again with raspberries or figs. My wife said there most likely wouldn’t be any left by morning. lol

    • 5 years ago

    Made this per the directions and it turned out great! Dessert at a potluck. crumbs to take home along with many compliments….

    • 5 years ago

    Yummy! Tastes just like my Mama made
    While we were kids. Thank you.

    • 5 years ago

    The apple squares were good but if I make again I will egg wash the top crust and add sugar & cinnamon.

    • 4 years ago

    I love apple pies

    • 3 years ago

    Excellent – stays flaky even after freezing.

    • 2 years ago

    We weren’t impressed, but it was still a nice treat. I might make it again sometime since I have improved as a cook since then.

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