Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices: A Recipe You Can't Miss

There is something absolutely magical about a classic Chicago-style bakery apple slice. Picture this: a golden, flaky pastry crust layered with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples, all finished with a silky vanilla glaze drizzled right over the top. It is the kind of treat that fills your kitchen with the most incredible aroma and has everyone wandering in asking, "What's baking?"

This recipe has been a household favorite for good reason. It feeds a crowd, comes together with simple pantry staples, and tastes like something straight out of a neighborhood bakery. Whether you are making it for a weekend family dessert, a holiday gathering, or just because you deserve something wonderful, these apple slices will not disappoint. Let's get into it.

Ingredients

For the Pastry Crust

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup cold milk (plus a little extra if needed)

For the Apple Filling

6 to 7 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work beautifully), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Vanilla Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method

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Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices: A Recipe You Can't Miss