If you love traditional apple pie but need something that serves a crowd or fits better on a potluck table, then this Apple Slab Pie is the perfect solution. It’s all the comforting flavors of classic apple pie—sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples tucked into a golden, flaky crust—just in a larger, more shareable form. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a family gathering, or just a cozy weekend treat, this recipe is sure to be a hit!
🍏 What Is Apple Slab Pie?
Think of an apple slab pie as apple pie’s party-friendly cousin. It’s baked in a sheet pan instead of a pie dish, which means it feeds more people and is easier to slice into bars. Plus, you get more of that perfect crust-to-filling ratio in every bite.
📝 Ingredients:
For the crust:
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
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6–8 tablespoons ice water
(Or use two store-bought refrigerated pie crusts if you’re short on time.)
For the filling:
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8 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala), peeled and sliced
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Pinch of salt
Optional for topping:
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1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
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2 tablespoons sugar (for sprinkling)