Description
Craving cozy Midwestern flavor? These Chicago Style Bakery Apple Slices feature buttery flaky crust, sweet-tart apples with cinnamon spice, and a silky vanilla glaze. Perfect for brunches, holiday dessert trays, or easy snack bars, this sheet-pan apple slice recipe is a crowd-pleaser with old-fashioned charm. Whether you’re searching for easy dessert recipes, fall baking ideas, or classic bakery favorites, this one brings the nostalgic taste of Chicago bakeries right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks
5 tablespoons ice water
6 cups apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
¾ cup brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add egg yolks and ice water, mixing until a dough forms. Divide into two disks, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 13×9 or 15×10-inch sheet pan.
4. Roll out one dough disk to fit the pan and press it into the base.
5. In a bowl, mix sliced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
6. Spread apple mixture evenly over the crust.
7. Roll out the second dough disk and place it over the apples. Seal the edges and cut slits for steam to escape.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
9. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars.
10. Let glaze set before slicing into squares.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly to help with flakiness and easier rolling.
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for deeper flavor.
Make ahead and glaze before serving for best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 68mg