DANISH PASTRY APPLE BARS 
2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 cup shortening
1 egg, separated
1 cup cornflakes
8 to 10 tart apples, pared and sliced (about 8 cups)
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening. Beat egg yolk in measuring cup; add enough milk to make 2/3 cup liquid. Mix well; stir into flour mixture.

On floured surface, roll half the dough to 17x12-inch rectangle; fit into and up sides of 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes; top with apples.

Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle atop. Roll remaining dough to 15x10x1/2-inch rectangle; place over apples. Seal edges; cut slits in top. Beat egg white until frothy; brush on crust.

Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.

ICING:

1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
3-4 tsp. milk

Combine confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle on warm cookies.

Makes 3 dozen.

Submitted by: Rhonda Martin

 

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