Apple Bars

INGREDIENTS

Pastry:

  • 1 c. + 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg yolk + milk to measure 2/3 c.
  • 1 cup crushed cereal (like Wheaties)

Filling:

  • 7-8 slicked apples
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 1 egg white

Topping:

  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1-2 Tbsp. water

DIRECTIONS

Cut shortening into flour and salt. Add enough milk to egg yolk to make 2.3 c. Stir into flour until mixture cleans bowl. Divide into 2 balls, Roll one into 15 x 10 rectangle. Place in jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with crushed cereal. Mix apples, sugar, and spices; spread over cereal. Roll 2nd dough into 15 x 10 rectangle place over apples, and seal edges. Beat egg white and spread over top crust. Bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes. Mix topping ingredients and spread over warm crust. Cool and cut into bars.

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