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Apple Pie Bars

I use apple from our own apple trees to make this dessert. It's a big hit at potlucks as well as with my family.

24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shortening
4 egg yolks, beaten
2/3 cup milk
FILLING:
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 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in the
shortening until crumbly.
Combine egg yolks and milk; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing
with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide in half.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 15-in. x
10-in. rectangle. Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with one
rectangle; sprinkle with cereal.

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Apple Pie Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

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.
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. Yield: 3-4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 bar equals 338 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 69 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.