Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

These Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices capture the nostalgic flavor of a classic bakery treat. They feature a buttery, flaky crust that encases a sweet and tender apple filling, all topped with a simple powdered sugar glaze. It’s a perfect dessert for a crowd, offering a slice of warm, homemade comfort with every bite.

Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
Ingredients: Quantity
All-purpose flour 3 cups
Granulated sugar 1 tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1 cup
Large eggs 2
Cold water 5-6 tablespoons
For the Apple Filling:
Ingredients: Quantity
Apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 8 cups (about 6-8 apples)
Granulated sugar ¾ cup
Light brown sugar, packed ¼ cup
All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon
For the Glaze:
Ingredients: Quantity
Powdered sugar 1 cup
Milk 2-3 tablespoons
Vanilla extract ½ teaspoon
How To Make Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices:
Prepare the Crust: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs and add 5 tablespoons of cold water. Slowly add this egg mixture to the flour and butter, stirring until the dough starts to come together. If needed, add an additional tablespoon of cold water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set it aside.