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Apple Slab Pie Recipe

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This classic Apple Slab Pie recipe features a flaky homemade butter crust filled with a spiced apple mixture, baked to golden perfection on a large sheet pan. Perfect for serving a crowd, the pie combines tart and sweet apples with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, all encased in a buttery, tender crust. Ideal for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, it’s a rustic dessert that delivers comforting flavors and satisfying portions.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3 ¾ cups (470 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tbsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp table salt
  • 3 sticks (12 oz or 340 grams) unsalted butter, cubed and kept very cold
  • ¾ cup very cold water

Filling

  • 3 ½ to 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored and chopped into approximately ½-inch chunks (about 10 cups)
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • ⅔ to ¾ cup sugar (depending on desired sweetness and apple variety)
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 rounded tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ⅛ tsp table salt

Topping

  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, measure the flour and whisk in the sugar and salt. Add cold cubed butter, tossing to coat with flour. Using your fingers, pastry blender, or two knives, cut the butter into pea-sized pieces. The mixture should look crumbly but uniform.
  2. Add water to form dough: Stir in ½ cup cold water gradually with a rubber spatula until the dough begins to come together. Add remaining water tablespoon by tablespoon if necessary until the dough forms a soft, loose ball. Divide dough into two pieces, one slightly larger for the bottom crust. Shape each into a rectangle about 1-inch thick, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss the chopped apples with lemon juice. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  4. Heat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15×1-inch baking sheet or similarly sized jelly roll pan with parchment paper. If smaller, a little extra dough will remain.
  5. Roll out bottom crust: On a floured surface, roll out the larger dough piece to an 18 by 13-inch rectangle. Transfer to the prepared pan, draping edges over the sides, and gently press into corners. Chill in fridge or freezer.
  6. Roll out top crust: Roll the second dough piece into a 16 by 11-inch rectangle. Keep dough cold while assembling.
  7. Assemble the pie: Remove pan from fridge/freezer. Pour the apple filling with juices evenly over the bottom crust. Place the top dough sheet over the apples, trim edges so both crusts overhang pan edges by about ¾ inch. Seal tightly with fingers.
  8. Prepare for baking: Brush the top crust with heavy cream or egg wash. Cut multiple 1-inch slits across the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. Place the sheet pan on a larger baking sheet to catch any drips.
  9. Bake the pie: Bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles through the slits.
  10. Cool before serving: Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 45 minutes to allow the filling to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using a mix of sweet and tart apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, helps balance flavor and texture.
  • Keeping the dough and butter very cold is key to a flaky crust.
  • Do not skip the chilling time for the dough; it makes rolling easier and improves texture.
  • If you don’t have heavy cream, the egg wash alternative works great for a shiny golden crust.
  • The baking sheet under the pie pan catches any fruit juices that may bubble over and helps keep your oven clean.
  • Allow the pie to cool thoroughly; this prevents the filling from being too runny when sliced.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/apple-slab-pie-recipe/