A powdered sugar glaze on these apple bars makes a flavor combination that's hard to beat.
Crust | ||
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3 | Cups | All-purpose flour |
2 | Tbsps. | Sugar |
1 | Tsp. | Salt |
1 | Cup | Shortening |
2 | Eggs | Separated |
1 | Tbsp. | White vinegar |
Milk |
Heat oven to 375°. In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. In a measuring cup, place egg yolks and vinegar; add enough milk to make 2/3 cup. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface roll half of dough into a 15½ x 10½ inch rectangle; place on bottom of a 15 x 10" baking pan.
Filling | ||
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1 | Cup | Corn flakes cereal, crushed |
8 | Cups (8 medium) | Tart apples, peeled, cored, & |
sliced about 1/4 inch thick | ||
1 1/2 | Cups | Sugar |
2 | Tbsps. | All-purpose flour |
1 | Tsp. | Cinnamon |
In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour and cinnamon; Mix well. Spoon apple mixture over cereal. Roll remaining dough into a 15½ x 10½ inch rectangle; place over apples. Pinch edges to seal. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites with a fork; brush over top of crust. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned.
Glaze | ||
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1 | Cup | Powdered sugar |
1 - 2 | Tbsps. | Milk |
In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar with the milk and mix until desired consistency. Drizzle over warm crust. Cut into bars.