Potluck Apple Pie Food

POTLUCK APPLE PIE BARS

Steps:

• 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 15x10-in. rectangle. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with one rectangle; sprinkle with cereal. , 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.

POTLUCK APPLE PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour and water until smooth; set aside. In a large bowl, combine salt and remaining flour; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add reserved flour mixture; knead gently until dough forms a ball. , Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Spread 1/4 cup syrup over crust. Arrange apples over syrup. Combine the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla and remaining syrup; drizzle over apples. , For topping, combine flour and sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until apples are tender.

POTLUCK APPLE PIE

Steps:

• 1. Adjust the oven rack to upper-middle position (7 to 9"from top) and heat oven to 450.
• 2. Whisk cider, syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch and cinnamon until smooth, set aside.
• 3. Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat, when foaming subsides add apples and cook stirring 2 to 3 times for about 5 minutes. DO NOT FULLY COOK APPLES.
• 4. Remove from heat, add cider mixture, gently stir to coat. Set aside to cool while you prepare the crust.
• 5. If using "store bought crust," roll out and fit together, trim so that it's approx 2" larger than your pan. You can use trimmings for decorations if you want to.
• 6. Pour apple mixture into 9x13" pan and fit the crust on top, flute around edges and brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
• 7. Make several vent slashes and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve warm or room temperature with ice cream.