Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices

Step 4: Bake

• Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are bubbling.
• Cool completely in the pan.

🍬 Step 5: Glaze and Slice

1. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Drizzle over the cooled apple slice slab.
3. Once the glaze sets, slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

🍽️ Serve It Like a Chicago Bakery Would

These apple slices are meant to be eaten by hand, just like you’d do standing outside a bakery with a white paper bag and a cup of hot coffee.

They’re perfect for:

• Potlucks
• Holiday brunches
• Bake sales
• Or just to relive a taste of home

📝 Final Tips

• Want extra crispiness? Use a metal pan and don’t skip preheating the oven.
• Prefer a sweeter crust? Add a touch more sugar to the dough.
• Store leftovers in the fridge—they reheat beautifully!

Whether you grew up visiting Polish bakeries on the South Side or just love Midwestern comfort food, these Chicago-Style Apple Slices bring a taste of nostalgia—and a whole lot of flavor—to your table.

Go ahead, take a bite. It’s like stepping into a neighborhood bakery from the past.

Would you like a printable version of this recipe or a variation using puff pastry for a shortcut? Just let me know!