Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American
About This Recipe
The Classic Apple Slab Pie is a timeless dessert featuring a flaky golden crust and a sweet, spiced apple filling. It’s comforting, nostalgic, and perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or simply enjoying with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Golden flaky crust that melts in your mouth
- Warm spiced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg
- Crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion
- Versatile—serve warm or chilled, with cream or ice cream
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter (to dot filling)
For the Topping
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- 9-inch pie pan
- Knife & cutting board
- Oven
Instructions
Step 1 – Make Crust
Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
Step 2 – Prepare Filling
In bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
Step 3 – Assemble Pie
Roll out one dough disc, fit into pie pan. Add apple filling, dot with butter. Roll out second disc, cover pie, trim edges, and crimp. Cut slits for steam.
Step 4 – Bake
Brush top with egg wash, sprinkle sugar. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbly.
Step 5 – Serve
Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
