Apple Slab Pie is a delicious, old-fashioned dessert that combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a flaky, buttery crust. Baked in a rectangular pan, this classic treat offers all the comforting flavors of traditional apple pie in a shape that makes it perfect for sharing. Every bite brings together sweet apples, warm spices, and a golden crust for a dessert that feels like home.
This homemade apple pie is perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, potlucks, or weekend baking. The generous slab shape makes it easy to cut into squares, so everyone can enjoy a slice without the hassle of serving a traditional round pie. With its inviting aroma of baked apples and cinnamon, it fills your kitchen with the cozy feeling of a freshly baked dessert.
Whether served warm from the oven or enjoyed at room temperature, Apple Slab Pie is a wonderful treat for any occasion. Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or simply enjoy it on its own. Its balance of sweet apple filling and crisp, golden pastry makes it a timeless dessert that friends and family will ask for again and again.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Slab Pie:
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Classic homemade flavor: Sweet apples and warm cinnamon create a comforting dessert that tastes like a traditional apple pie.
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Perfect for sharing: The rectangular shape makes it easy to cut into generous squares for family gatherings, parties, and holiday celebrations.
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A delicious crumb topping: The buttery, cinnamon-sugar topping adds a lovely texture and sweetness to every bite.
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Simple pantry ingredients: This recipe uses familiar baking staples to create a satisfying homemade dessert.
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Wonderful served warm: Enjoy each slice on its own or pair it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra-special treat.
Ingredients:
For the crust:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ tablespoons white sugar
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup butter
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2 egg yolks, beaten
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4 tablespoons water
For the apple filling:
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3 apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin wedges
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1½ cups white sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons butter
For the crumb topping:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ cup butter
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the crust.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg yolks with the water. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Roll the dough out and press it into the bottom of a 15 × 10-inch baking pan.
Step 2: Make the apple filling.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with the lemon juice, white sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated. Arrange the apple mixture over the prepared crust and dot the filling with the butter.
Step 3: Prepare the crumb topping.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly, forming a coarse topping. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.
Step 4: Bake the pie.
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Allow the Apple Slab Pie to cool slightly before cutting it into squares and serving.
Apple Slab Pie
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg yolks with the water. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Roll the dough out and press it into the bottom of a 15 × 10-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with the lemon juice, white sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Toss everything together until the apples are evenly coated. Arrange the apple mixture over the prepared crust and dot the filling with the butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly, forming a coarse topping. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender. Allow the Apple Slab Pie to cool slightly before cutting it into squares and serving.
