Here’s a delicious Apple Slab Pie recipe—perfect for serving a crowd, with a buttery crust and sweet cinnamon-spiced apples. 🍎🥧
🍎 Apple Slab Pie
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–12)
For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
For the Filling:
- 6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your choice), peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1–2 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together.
- Divide dough into 2 portions, wrap in plastic, and chill 30 minutes.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Assemble the Pie
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out one portion of dough to fit a 9×13-inch baking pan. Press into the pan.
- Pour apple filling evenly over the crust.
- Roll out second portion of dough and place on top. Trim and crimp edges.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sugar if desired.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into squares or rectangles.
💡 Tips
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for better flavor balance.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger or cardamom for a warm spice twist.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
I can also give you a shortcut Apple Slab Pie using store-bought pie crusts and pre-sliced apples—ready in under 45 minutes. Do you want me to share that?
