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A close-up shot of the corner of the apple slab pie, highlighting the flaky, golden-brown crust and the thick, spiced apple filling.

Apple Slab Pie (The Only Recipe You'll Need for a Crowd)

The ultimate Apple Slab Pie recipe for feeding a crowd! Featuring a simple all-butter crust, a perfectly spiced apple filling, and a crunchy crumb topping. This easy sheet pan dessert is perfect for parties and holidays.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
  • 6-8 tbsp Ice Water
  • 8 medium Apples peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted

Equipment

  • 1 10x15-inch Jelly Roll Pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Pastry Blender (Optional)

Instructions
 

  1. Make the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of cold, cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle in 6 tbsp of ice water, tossing with a fork until dough comes together. Add more water, 1 tsp at a time, if needed.
  2. Press Crust into Pan: Divide dough, two-thirds for the bottom and one-third for the top. Press the larger portion evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
  3. Prepare Apple Filling: In a very large bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice. In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Sprinkle over apples and toss to coat. Drizzle with 2 tbsp melted butter and toss again.
  4. Assemble Pie: Pour the apple filling into the chilled crust and spread evenly. Crumble the remaining one-third of dough over the top of the filling.
  5. Make Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Pour in 1/2 cup melted butter and stir with a fork until large crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the pie.
  6. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-55 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  7. Cool: Let the pie cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the filling to set properly.

Notes

Choosing Apples: A mix of tart (Granny Smith) and sweet (Honeycrisp, Gala) apples provides the best flavor and texture.
Cooling is Key: Do not skip the cooling step! It is essential for the filling to set, ensuring clean slices.
Make-Ahead: This pie can be assembled (but not baked) up to one day in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and add about 10 minutes to the baking time.
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