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Croatian Apple Pie Squares

Croatian Apple Pie Squares

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 50 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust and Dough

    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 🧈 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cut into cubes
    • 🧂 1/4 cup sugar
    • 🥚 2 large egg yolks
    • 🥛 2 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon plum brandy
  • Filling

    • 2/3 cup raisins
    • 🧂 1/3 cup Demerara sugar
    • 🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 cup apricot jam

STEPS

1

Add flour and butter to a large bowl, and use your fingertips to rub butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with no large lumps of butter remaining.

2

Add the 1/4 cup Demerara sugar, egg yolks, sour cream, and brandy to flour mixture and combine with a spatula just until the dough comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

3

Meanwhile, place apples, raisins, the 1/3 cup Demerara sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and simmer until apples are tender, and mixture is slightly thickened (about 10 minutes). Set aside to cool.

4

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9x16-inch baking pan with parchment.

5

Divide the chilled dough into two equal pieces. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into 2 9x16-inch rectangles. Place one of the rectangles into the prepared baking pan.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until a pale crust develops on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.

7

Carefully brush the semi-baked crust with apricot jam. Evenly distribute filling over the crust. Place the second rectangle of dough on top and prick it all over with a fork.

8

Bake until crust is lightly browned and filling is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

9

Remove to a wire rack, and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Dust the still-warm pie with confectioner’s sugar, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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628

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 82
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 Chill the dough thoroughly for easier handling and rolling.Use freshly ground cinnamon for a more intense flavor.This recipe works well for meal prep, as it can be refrigerated and served later.Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.