Potluck Apple Pie Bars

Name: Potluck Apple Pie Bars
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shortening; 4 large egg yolks, beaten; 2/3 cup milk; 1 cup crisp rice cereal; 8 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 9 medium); 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

14 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shortening
4 large egg yolks, beaten
2/3 cup milk
1 cup crisp rice cereal
8 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 9 medium)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly.
2

Combine egg yolks and milk; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half.
3

On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with one rectangle; sprinkle with cereal.
4

Arrange apples over cereal. Combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Top with remaining pastry; cut slits in top. Brush with egg whites.
5

Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. Store in the refrigerator.