The Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to create these delicious Chicago-style bakery apple slices:
For the Crust:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup shortening, chilled
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup cold water (more if needed)
For the Apple Filling:
- 8-10 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp are ideal)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
