Description
Grandma’s beloved apple slab pie delivers classic Midwestern comfort with buttery, flaky pastry and cinnamon-spiced fruit filling. Generous slices promise pure nostalgia and warmth for family gatherings and potluck celebrations you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups (2.13 L / 2,130 mL) apples, thinly sliced, peeled
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 box pie crusts, refrigerated, softened
- 3 tbsps (22.5 g / 0.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (2.6 g / 0.09 oz) ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp (0.6 g / 0.02 oz) ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) salt
- 1.5 tbsps (22.5 mL / 0.76 fl oz) lemon juice
- Flour for rolling out dough
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 mL / 1 fl oz) milk
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 450°F (232°C) and arrange rack in the center position.
- Dough Crafting: On a flour-dusted surface, merge two pie crusts and roll into a precise 17×12-inch rectangular shape, carefully transferring to a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Tuck edges neatly, creating a clean perimeter.
- Filling Composition: Whisk sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Incorporate lemon juice and sliced apples, gently coating each piece to distribute the spiced mixture evenly.
- Assembly: Layer the apple mixture across the prepared crust, ensuring uniform distribution and complete coverage of the pastry base.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into the preheated oven, baking for 33-38 minutes until the surface transforms to a rich golden-brown and filling begins to bubble enthusiastically.
- Cooling and Finishing: Transfer the pie to a wire rack, allowing it to rest for 45 minutes. Create a silky glaze by blending powdered sugar and milk, then artfully drizzle over the cooled surface.
- Serving: After the glaze sets for 30 minutes, slice into square portions. Offer warm or at room temperature, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- Flour Surface Carefully: Dust work surface generously with flour to prevent dough from sticking and ensure smooth rolling.
- Perfect Dough Technique: Stack pie crusts carefully and roll into precise rectangular shape to create even, professional-looking base.
- Spice Coating Trick: Thoroughly coat apple slices with sugar-spice mixture before adding to pie for maximum flavor distribution.
- Cooling Critical Step: Let pie rest for full 45 minutes to allow filling to set and prevent soggy bottom, ensuring perfect texture and slice presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg