Apple Slab Pie 🍎🥧

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A massive, rustic-style pie that’s perfect for sharing! This deep-dish apple slab pie combines caramelized apples, a buttery crust, and a cinnamon-sugar topping for a dessert that’s as impressive as it is delicious. Serve it at family gatherings, holidays, or simply because you deserve something sweet!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Impressive Size : A large, shareable pie that feeds a crowd (or lasts all week as dessert!).
  • Crispy Crust, Juicy Filling : The deep dish ensures a golden crust and tender, spiced apples.
  • No Fuss : Easy to assemble and bake in a single pan.
  • Customizable : Add nuts, spices, or a streusel topping!

Ingredients (Makes 1 13x18-Inch Slab Pie)

For the Crust (Double Crust):

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , cold and cubed
  • ½ cup ice water (adjust as needed)

For the Apple Filling:

  • 6 cups thinly sliced apples (a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp works best)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (or maple syrup for a twist)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp butter , cut into small pieces

For the Topping (Optional):

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cold butter , cut into pieces

Optional Add-Ins:

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for tanginess)

Step-by-Step Instructions




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