Maple-Drizzled Apple Squares

Props and styling by Goldie Stern
Photography by Felicia Perretti

I love apple pie, so I thought why not try making it into a square, add a maple glaze, and top it with toasted walnuts for a delicate crunch? They came out so good that I ended up serving them at my daughter’s l’chaim!

YIELDS 24 SQUARES

Filling

• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• 1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and diced
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Dough

• 2–2¼ cups flour (I used white spelt)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• scant ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1½ tsp vanilla sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Glaze

• 2 full Tbsp coconut oil
• ¼ cup natural maple syrup
• ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp cinnamon
• small pinch salt
• handful finely chopped toasted walnuts, for garnish

Combine all filling ingredients in a small pot. Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

To make the dough: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a mixer, cream together the coconut oil and both sugars until well combined. Add eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon, scraping down the bowl if necessary. Add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough is formed. Divide in half.