An Apple Slab Pie is like a giant Pop-Tart crossed with traditional apple pie — all the cozy, cinnamon-spiced goodness of apple pie but in a sheet pan form that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
Here’s a classic, easy recipe for making one from scratch (with shortcut options too).
🍎 Apple Slab Pie
🍽️ Serves: 12–16
⏱️ Time: 30 min prep + 40–50 min bake
🛒 Ingredients:
For the crust:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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6–8 tbsp ice water
Or use 2 refrigerated pie crusts, rolled and pieced together
For the filling:
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6 cups peeled, sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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1–2 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for crunch)
Optional glaze (for drizzling after baking):
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tbsp milk or cream
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1/4 tsp vanilla
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the crust:
In a bowl or food processor, mix flour, salt, sugar. Add cold butter and pulse or cut in until crumbly. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until dough holds together.
Divide into 2 disks, wrap, and chill for 30 min (or use store-bought dough).
2. Preheat & prep pan:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease or line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan or baking sheet with parchment.
3. Roll and fit bottom crust:
Roll one dough portion into a rectangle to fit pan. Lay it in and trim edges.
4. Make the filling:
Toss sliced apples with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Spread evenly over crust.
5. Top with second crust:
Roll out second dough piece and place over apples. Trim and crimp edges. Cut slits or poke holes for steam to escape.
6. Egg wash & bake:
Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if using.
Bake 40–50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
7. Cool & glaze (optional):
Cool at least 20–30 minutes. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled pie.
🍏 Tips:
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Use two types of apples for depth of flavor (e.g., Granny Smith + Fuji).
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Add chopped pecans or a crumble topping if you like texture.
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Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Want a caramel apple twist, a crumble topping, or to make it gluten-free? I can help — just ask!
