Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

This classic Chicago-style dessert features a flaky crust filled with sweet and tangy apples.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

Ingredient	Quantity
All-Purpose Flour	4 cups
Salt	1 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter	1 cup, chilled and cut into small pieces
Cold Water	1/2 cup
Beaten Egg	1 large

For the Filling:

Ingredient	Quantity
Peeled, Cored, and Thinly Sliced Apples	10 cups
Granulated Sugar	1 1/2 cups
Packed Light Brown Sugar	1/2 cup
Ground Cinnamon	2 teaspoons
Ground Nutmeg	1/4 teaspoon
All-Purpose Flour	3 tablespoons
Lemon Juice	2 tablespoons

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter. Gradually add water. Knead into a ball. Divide into two portions, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Filling: Toss apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice.
3. Roll Out the Dough: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 10×15-inch pan. Roll out one dough disk, transfer to pan.
4. Add the Filling: Spread apple filling over the dough.
5. Roll Out the Top Crust: Roll out the second dough disk, place over the filling. Seal edges. Brush with egg wash. Cut slits.
6. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and apples are tender.
7. Cool and Serve: Let cool in the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious Chicago-style apple slices!