Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices
🍏 A beloved Midwestern classic straight from Chicago’s bakery cases! These Chicago-Style Bakery Apple Slices are soft, spiced, and bursting with tender apple flavor — just like the ones you remember from childhood. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re the perfect cozy fall treat. 🍂✨
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Oven
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined — do not overmix.
- Gently fold in apple slices until evenly coated with batter.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
🍎 Tips: Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a perfect sweet-tart balance. For extra warmth, add a pinch of cloves. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days — they taste even better the next day!