Yum! That sounds like a delicious, bakery-style dessert. I can give you a safe, teen-friendly recipe for Chicago-style bakery apple slices that’s easy to make at home.
🍏 Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
For the filling:
- 3–4 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the dough
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Add milk gradually to form a soft dough.
- Roll dough into a rectangle (~9×13-inch) and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Prepare the filling
- Toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Spread apples evenly over the dough.
- Add the topping
- Mix brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle over the apples evenly.
- Bake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly, cut into slices, and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Add chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) on top for crunch.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic bakery experience.
- For a slightly healthier version, use whole wheat flour or less sugar.
I can also make a quick, TikTok-style recipe guide with step-by-step visuals that’s perfect for teens to follow.
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