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Thick, bakery-style apple slices with a crisp double crust and juicy cinnamon filling that slices clean every time.

Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

Thick, bakery-style apple slices with a crisp double crust and juicy cinnamon filling that slices clean every time.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold butter cubed
  • 2 cold eggs
  • 5 –6 tbsp ice water
Filling:
  • 8 cups sliced apples
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
Glaze (Optional):
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • pastry cutter,

Method
 

  1. Prepare and chill crust dough.
  2. Pre-bake bottom crust 8 minutes at 375°F.
  3. Toss apples with filling ingredients.
  4. Fill crust and top with second crust.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  6. Cool, glaze if desired, slice, and serve.

Notes

Always chill the dough before rolling
Cornstarch is essential for a non-watery filling
Mix tart and sweet apples for best results
Resting time helps slices hold their shape
Leftovers crisp best in an air fryer or oven