Apple pie is the quintessential fall dessert, evoking warm, cozy feelings and delightful memories of autumn gatherings. But why not shake things up a bit with a delightful twist on this classic? This is where the Apple Slab Pie enters the scene, reinventing the traditional apple pie with its unique shape and irresistible flavor.
Our Apple Slab Pie is an ingenious fusion of the beloved Dutch apple pie, but with a twist – it’s made in a slab form, offering more space for that delicious apple and cinnamon filling. The result is a pie with a greater ratio of filling to crust, ensuring each bite is packed with the rich, spiced flavors of apple and cinnamon. The topping is a crumbly, buttery delight, adding a perfect textural contrast to the soft, flavorful filling beneath.
One of the best aspects of the Apple Slab Pie is its size. It’s large enough to serve over 15 people, making it an ideal dessert for large family gatherings, potlucks, or any festive event where you want to impress a crowd. Not only does it offer the warm, comforting flavors that everyone craves during the fall season, but it also provides a practical solution for serving a large group without the need to bake multiple pies.
As the leaves start to turn and the air grows crisp, the Apple Slab Pie is a fantastic way to welcome the fall season. It’s a celebration of autumn’s bounty, wrapped up in a deliciously convenient and crowd-pleasing form. Whether you’re hosting a big family Thanksgiving, a casual get-together with friends, or simply looking to treat yourself to a seasonal delight, this Apple Slab Pie is sure to be a hit, bringing the essence of fall to any table.
Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons milk
1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
9 cups sliced apples
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
Preheat your oven to 450, and from there, take the pie crust out of the pouches.
Unroll, and then have them neatly on the top of a surface that’s lightly floured. Roll all of this into small rectangles, and then, put the crust into a pie pan, pressing it so that it fits not just on the underside, but along the edges.
From here, fold the excess crust under it, and then, have that even with the edges of such. Crimp the edges of this.
Take the flour, granulated sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt, and then, mix all of this together into a bowl.
Add in the apples, coat this, and then, spoon all of this onto a pan that’s got the crust lined into this. Make sure that it’s evenly distributed before you go onto the next step.
Bake this for around 33-38 minutes, or until the crust becomes a nice, golden brown, and the filling starts to bubble.
Take this out, and then, put it on a cooling rack, let it sit there for about 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, you can make the glaze by mixing the milk and the powdered sugar and have this mixed together until it’s totally blended. Take this, drizzle it over your pie, and then, let the glaze sit and set before you serve it, usually about 30 minutes.
You can add more glaze to this if you want to make it tastes even better, and you can also heat it up to create a nice, warmed glaze f that’s what you want.
Once the glaze sets, you can then take a knife, and then delve out the servings of the pie. You should be able to get 15 servings out of this, so it’s perfect for the next gathering that you have with your family.