Delicious Apple Slab Pie (Printable)
Golden flaky crust filled with spiced juicy apples, ideal for gatherings
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
04 - 1 1/2 cups cold unsalted butter, cubed
05 - 1/2 cup ice water (plus additional as needed)
→ Apple Filling
06 - 8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
07 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
13 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
→ Assembly
14 - 1 egg, beaten
15 - 1 tablespoon milk
16 - Coarse sugar for sprinkling
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 10x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingers until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water, mixing just until dough holds together. Divide dough into two pieces, making one slightly larger than the other.
03 - On a floured surface, roll the larger dough piece to fit the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Carefully transfer dough to pan, pressing gently into corners and up the sides.
04 - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss until apples are evenly coated.
05 - Spread apple mixture evenly over the bottom crust. Roll out remaining dough to form top crust. Place over apples, trim excess dough, and pinch edges to seal. Cut several small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
06 - Whisk egg with milk until combined. Brush mixture evenly over the top crust using a pastry brush. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
07 - Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling bubbles through the vent slits.
08 - Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Feeds a crowd without the hassle of making multiple pies
- The rectangular shape means more crispy edges per serving
- Apples stay perfectly tender while the crust stays flaky
02 -
- Cold butter and quick handling are nonnegotiable for flaky crust
- The filling should look slightly too thick before baking, cornstarch needs heat to activate
- Steam vents are crucial or filling will bubble over and create a mess
03 -
- Freeze butter for 15 minutes before starting if your kitchen runs warm
- Use a ruler to measure your dough rectangle for even baking
- Place baking sheet on a lower oven rack to ensure bottom crust cooks through