All American Apple Pie Bars  

What You Need: 

2 1/2 C + 1 t of flour, divided 

2 T + 1 C of sugar, divided 

1/4 t of salt 

1 C shortening 

2 eggs, separated 

1/3 C + 2 T of milk, divided 

1 C crispy rice cereal 

8 C of tart apples, peeled and sliced 

1/2 t ground cinnamon 

1 C of confectioners’ sugar 

How to Make It: 

Set the oven temperature control to 350 degrees allowing the oven to preheat. 

Place 2 1/2 C of flour into a mixing bowl. 

Mix in 2 T of sugar and the salt until well combined. 

Cut the shortening in to the mixture using a pastry blender crumbly. 

Place the egg yolks in a bowl and beat lightly with a fork. 

Add 1/3 C of milk to the egg yolks and mix until blended together well. 

Slowly pour the egg mixture into the crumbly mixture tossing with a fork until a soft dough forms. 

Lightly flour a flat surface and turn half of the dough onto the prepared area. 

Roll the dough out into a 15 X 10 inch rectangle. 

Place the dough onto an ungreased 15 X 10 inch baking sheet. 

Sprinkle the prepared dough with the cereal. 

Arrange the apple slices over the top of the cereal. 

Place the remaining flour and sugar into a small mixing bowl. 

Add the cinnamon and stir until combined. 

Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the apples. 

Place the second half of the dough onto a lightly floured surface. 

Roll the dough into a second 15 X 10 rectangle and place over the top. 

Cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape. 

Place the egg whites in a small bowl and beat lightly with a fork. 

Brush the egg whites evenly over the top piece of dough. 

Bake 50 minutes or until golden brown. 

Remove the bars to a wire rack to cool. 

Place the confectioners’ sugar into a bowl. 

Add the 2 T of milk, a little at time, stirring after each addition until the glaze becomes smooth enough to drizzle. 

Drizzle over the top of the bars before cutting.  

Makes 3 dozen bars