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Apple Slab Pie

Irresistible Apple Slab Pie for Your Next Gathering

This Apple Slab Pie is a crowd-pleaser, designed to feed many with its sweet and spiced apple filling.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1 cup unsalted butter must be cold for best texture
  • 5 tablespoons cold water necessary for dough consistency
For the Filling
  • 3.5 to 4 pounds apples preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice prevents browning of apples
  • 3/4 cup sugar adjust based on apple tartness
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch thickens the filling
  • 1 teaspoon spices blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or egg wash for glazing the crust

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • jelly roll pan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Slab Pie
  1. Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, and salt, then cutting in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water to form a dough and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Make the filling by tossing chopped apples with lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and spices. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one dough disc for the jelly roll pan, fill with apple mixture, cover with second dough disc, seal edges, and cut slits.
  4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown. Brush with cream or egg wash before baking.
  5. Cool for at least 45 minutes before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting for the best texture and flavor. Adjust sugar levels based on apple sweetness.

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