Norwegian Apple Squares Recipes

APPLE SLICE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.
• Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough forms a ball. Split dough into halves; roll each half into about a 9x13-inch rectangle. Press 1 rectangle into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Place apple slices in a large bowl; add sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Toss apples to coat; spread over crust. Cover apple filling with remaining crust, piecing together any scraps to cover any holes. Cut several slits into top crust for ventilation while cooking.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

NORWEGIAN APPLE CAKE

Steps:

• Cream the sugar with the butter, until light, fluffy and pale golden. Slowly add the beaten eggs and then add flour, bit by bit - mixing well after each addition.
• Mix gently, pour mixture into greased 9 inch square pan.
• Peel and slice apples.
• Place slices on top of the mixture. (Place apple slices as close as possible to each other).
• Mix sugar and cinnamon.
• Sprinkle this topping over the apples.
• Bake for about 60 minutes in a 180C/350F oven, until well risen and golden.
• This delicious apple cake can be served warm or cold with cream or creme fraiche.
• It keeps and freezes very well - separate the slices with greaseproof paper for freezing.

COUNTRY APPLE SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs.
• Add walnuts.
• Measure 2 cups crumb mixture and set aside.
• Press remaining mixture into a greased 9" x 13" pan.
• Beat cream cheese and milk until smooth.
• Mix in egg, sugar, and vanilla.
• Pour over crumb mixture, and top with apples.
• Sprinkle with the reserved crumbs and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.
• (Weight Watchers Points per serving: 7).

TASTES LIKE APPLE PIE APPLE SQUARES!

Steps:

• Mix flour and salt and cut in shortening. Add egg and milk mixture and mix till it forms a ball. Divide dough in half. Roll first half in 17 x 12 inch rectangle. Place in cookie sheet and bring pastry up sides.
• Cover pastry with apples and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon (homemade chunky applesauce also works well).
• Roll out second half of dough and place on top of apples. Moisten edges with milk and pinch together.
• Beat egg white until stiff and brush on crust. Bake at 400°F for 1 hour.
• Mix glaze ingredients together and brush on crust.
• This square freezes beautifully.