Danish Pastry Apple Bars

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 egg yolk
• Milk
• 1 cup cornflakes
• 8-10 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced (8 cups)
• 3/4-1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 3-4 tsp milk

Details

Servings 32

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a liquid measuring cup, beat egg yolk lightly. Add enough milk to make 2/3 cup liquid. Stir well to combine. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture with a fork until combined (dough will be slightly sticky). Divide mixture in half.

On a well-floured surface, roll half of the dough to a 17x12" rectangle. Fold dough crosswise into thirds. Transfer to a 15x10" baking pan and unfold dough, pressing to fit into the bottom and sides of the pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Top evenly with apples. In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over apples. Roll remaining dough to a 15x10-inch rectangle. Fold dough crosswise into thirds. Place atop apples and unfold dough. Crimp edges or use the tines of a fork to seal. Cut slits in the top. Brush top with beaten egg white.

Bake in a 375F oven for 50 mins or until golden and apples are tender, covering with foil after the first 25 minutes of baking time to prevent overbrowning.

In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and 2-3 tsp milk to make a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm bars. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.