Description
This apple slab pie is a crowd-pleasing twist on classic apple pie with fresh apples, baked in a sheet pan and sliced into easy squares. Juicy, spiced filling and a flaky double crust make it perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pie Crust:
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (470g)
- 1 ½ tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 3 sticks cold unsalted butter (12 oz / 340g), cubed
- ¾ cup ice water
- For the Apple Filling:
- 3 ½ to 4 lbs apples, peeled and chopped (about 10 cups)
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- ⅔ to ¾ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ⅛ tsp salt
- To Finish:
- 2 tbsp heavy cream OR 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough comes together.
- Divide dough into two rectangles (one larger), wrap, and chill for 2 hours.
- Toss chopped apples with lemon juice. In another bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch, spices, and salt. Combine with apples.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch sheet pan with parchment. Roll out larger dough piece and fit into the pan. Chill briefly. Roll second dough piece for the top.
- Spread apple filling on bottom crust. Top with second crust, trim, seal edges, and cut slits. Brush with cream or egg wash.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool for 45 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples. Try apple-pear or pumpkin-apple versions. Chill dough fully for best results. Perfect for parties and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: apple slab pie, apple pie with fresh apples, apple bars with pie crust, one crust apple pie, holiday apple dessert