APPLE SLAB PIE: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Dessert

 

WHY YOU NEED THIS RECIPE

✅ Feeds 12+ people (perfect for holidays & potlucks)
✅ Easier than round pies (no fussy crimping!)
✅ Customizable toppings (à la mode, caramel drizzle, or cheddar cheese for tradition!)

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📏 INGREDIENTS (10x15" jelly roll pan)

✅ The Crust

• 3 cups flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup cold butter, cubed

• 6-8 tbsp ice water

✅ The Filling

• 8-10 apples (mix of Granny Smith & Honeycrisp), peeled & thinly sliced

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp butter, diced

✅ The Finish

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

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👩🍳 STEP-BY-STEP

1. Make the Crust

1. Pulse flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor until crumbly.

2. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough forms.

3. Divide in two (⅔ for bottom, ⅓ for top), chill 30 mins.

2. Prep the Filling

• Toss apples, sugars, cornstarch, spices, and lemon juice in a large bowl.

3. Assemble the Slab

1. Roll out the larger dough piece to fit the pan (hang slightly over edges).

2. Add filling, dot with butter.

3. Roll out top crust, lay over apples. Crimp edges, cut vents.

4. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar.

4. Bake to Golden Perfection

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-55 mins until bubbly and golden.

• Cool 1 hour before slicing into squares.

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💡 PRO TIPS

🔸 Save time? Use store-bought pie crust (2 boxes).
🔸 Extra flavor? Add 1 tsp vanilla or ½ cup caramel to filling.
🔸 Make ahead? Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight.