Description
Craving a bakery-style apple dessert that’s easier than pie but just as impressive? These Chicago Style Bakery Apple Slices deliver flaky golden layers, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a sweet vanilla glaze in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, fall baking, potlucks, and cozy dessert ideas. This easy sheet pan apple dessert brings authentic Midwest bakery flavor right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry thawed
6 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples.
3. Combine apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Let sit 10 minutes.
4. Roll out first sheet of puff pastry into pan.
5. Spread apple mixture evenly over pastry.
6. Dot apples with butter.
7. Place second pastry sheet on top and seal edges. Cut small slits.
8. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
9. Cool slightly.
10. Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk.
11. Drizzle glaze over pastry.
12. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Slice apples thinly and evenly to ensure proper baking and prevent a soggy crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: apple dessert, bakery style apple slices, easy dessert recipe, fall baking, sheet pan apple pie