When it comes to classic desserts that instantly evoke warmth and comfort, nothing quite hits the spot like a homemade apple pie. But if you’re serving a crowd—or simply love a rustic, impressive-looking treat—Apple Slab Pie is the ultimate solution. Baked in a large rectangular pan, this pie combines a buttery, flaky crust with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. It’s perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or any occasion where dessert should impress without extra fuss. Here’s a comprehensive guide to making your very own Apple Slab Pie from scratch. Ingredients For the Pie Crust: 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 8–10 tablespoons ice water For the Apple Filling: 6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon juice For Finishing: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) 1–2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top) Step-by-Step Method see continuation on next page

When it comes to classic desserts that instantly evoke warmth and comfort, nothing quite hits the spot like a homemade apple pie. But if you’re serving a crowd—or simply love a rustic, impressive-looking treat—Apple Slab Pie is the ultimate solution. Baked in a large rectangular pan, this pie combines a buttery, flaky crust with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. It’s perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or any occasion where dessert should impress without extra fuss.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to making your very own Apple Slab Pie from scratch.

Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
8–10 tablespoons ice water
For the Apple Filling:

6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (to thicken the filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Finishing:

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1–2 tablespoons coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)
Step-by-Step Method

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