Danish Apple Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. 2
   For the crust:
3. 3
   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water until combined.
4. 4
   In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the flour, salt and shortening. With a dough hook, mix in the egg yolk mixture until everything is combined. Divide dough into 2 parts, one a little larger than the other. Roll out or pat the larger portion of dough into a 10x15 pan. Refrigerate the remaining dough for rolling later.
5. 5
   For the filling:
6. 6
   Crush the corn flakes and spread them over the crust.
7. 7
   Peel, core, and shred the apples. Spread apples over the corn flakes in the pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle it over the apples.
8. 8
   Roll out the remaining dough to the size of the pan and place it on top.
9. 9
   Beat the egg white for 1-2 minutes and brush it over the top crust.
10. 10
    Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and then glaze it.
11. 11
    For the glaze:
12. 12
    Stir together the glaze ingredients, adding the water if needed. Pour over the bars. Allow glaze to cool and set, then cut into bars.