apple strips

12 Pinches
Updated on Aug 29, 2014

Like apple pie, as a bar cookie.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 5-6 tablespoons sour cream or greek yogurt or more
  • 4 cups apples, peeled and cut in 1/4" cubes
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 - egg, lightly beaten

How To Make apple strips

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Crust: Sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, salt, 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in butter and lemon zest. Mix in sour cream until dough is workable. Divide in half. Roll out half of dough between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 10 x15. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Filling: Mix apples, 1 T flour, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spread on baked crust.
  • Step 3
    Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Roll out other half of dough to 10 x 15. Place over filling. Brush with egg and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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